Subcontracts and Partnerships Manager w​/Top Secret clearance

Subcontracts and Partnerships Manager w/active Top Secret clearance

US-VA-Tysons

The Subcontracts and Management business partner will provide dedicated, direct support and be responsible for comprehensive, end-to-end lifecycle management of Procurement/Subcontracts activities in direct support of high-priority government program. This role plays a critical part in advancing program objectives by providing direct program support, driving rapid response to acquisition needs, and ensuring mission success through strategic partnerships and rapid procurement.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and intelligence sectors- helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Administer the full lifecycle of subcontracts and purchase orders-including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and closeout-to ensure continuous and effective direct support to program activities.

• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and internal policies, emphasizing procurement integrity and audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality) and external suppliers, to drive alignment and responsiveness in meeting urgent program needs.
• Execute sourcing activities such as RFQ development, solicitation issuance, and supplier selection to ensure timely fulfillment of mission-critical requirements in compliance with established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS).
• Proactively support risk identification and mitigation within sourcing activities, including addressing supply chain disruptions and single/sole-source dependencies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms and conditions, and commercial licensing agreements to support program timelines and minimize contractual and supply risks.
• Procure materials, components, and services directly aligned with production schedules and technical requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms-including flow-down requirements, data rights, IP licensing, and indemnification clauses-to safeguard program and company interests.
• Actively monitor subcontractor performance, including cost, schedule, and technical compliance; address performance issues proactively to ensure continued program support.
• Maintain organized and accurate procurement documentation to facilitate audits and regulatory reviews (e.g., CPSR, DCMA).
• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, and program teams to resolve contractual issues and ensure solutions are in alignment with broader mission goals.
• Partner with technical counterparts to clearly define and document PWS/SOW objectives critical to program deliverables.

• TS/SCI clearance is required for this position - final adjudication is required and interim clearances will not be considered. Candidates must also be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) access;
  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified…