Manager Subcontracts

Cubic Integrated Supply Chain

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

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The Subcontracts Manager - Defense manages complex subcontracts and related actions in support of Defense programs to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and subcontract terms.

The role is responsible for subcontract activities throughout the lifecycle, including proposal support, sourcing, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, negotiations, subcontract formation, administration, supplier performance management, and closeout. The Subcontracts Manager works closely with Program Management and other functional organizations to support program execution, manage supplier performance, identify and mitigate risk, and resolve subcontract issues.

The position typically works under limited supervision and regularly exercises independent judgment and substantial decision-making authority.

• Draft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts, amendments, modifications, and related agreements in support of Defense programs.
• Conduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections, including development of solicitation packages, supplier proposal evaluations, negotiations, subcontract formation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Support capture and proposal activities by developing subcontract strategies, coordinating supplier engagement, obtaining supplier proposals, supporting proposal evaluations, and ensuring subcontract requirements align with prime contract and program requirements.
• Perform price analysis and support cost analysis activities in accordance with company procedures and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Develop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies addressing price, cost, schedule, technical requirements, contractual terms, risk, and supplier performance.
• Ensure applicable FAR, DFARS, prime contract flow-down requirements, and company policies are appropriately addressed throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, delivery, scope, quality, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Identify subcontract and supplier risks and develop mitigation, corrective action, and recovery plans in coordination with Program Management and other stakeholders.
• Lead resolution of subcontract performance issues, claims, changes, disputes, scope changes, schedule concerns, and other contractual matters and recommend appropriate actions when necessary.
• Keep Program Managers and appropriate functional stakeholders informed of subcontract performance, scope growth, cost impacts, schedule concerns, supplier risks, and other issues that may affect program execution or Cubic's contractual obligations.
• Serve as a primary business interface with assigned subcontractors and maintain effective supplier relationships while protecting Cubic's contractual and business interests.
• Negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Teaming Agreements, and other agreements in support of subcontract activities in accordance with company policies and delegated authority.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant subcontract files and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external reviews and audits of subcontract files, processes, and transactions.
• Support make/buy decisions, subcontract planning, sourcing strategies, and other program or supply chain initiatives as required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in federal government contracts, subcontract management, procurement, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in subcontract formation, negotiation, administration, supplier management, and…