Own the full subcontract lifecycle—requirements definition and SOW generation, solicitation (RFP), proposal evaluation, source selection, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout—for major and complex subcontracts.
Draft and negotiate subcontract terms, price, deliverables, and schedule, and prepare the required FAR/DFARS documentation.
Perform and document cost and price analysis, source-selection rationale, and consent-to-subcontract / advance-notification packages.
Ensure prime contract requirements are properly flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers, and that subcontracts comply with FAR, DFARS, and applicable government requirements.
Maintain a CPSR-compliant purchasing system and complete, audit-ready subcontract files (FAR Part 44).
Own supplier onboarding, qualification, and risk assessment, and maintain approved supplier lists and supplier records.
Coordinate supplier cybersecurity, quality, export-control, insurance, and regulatory reviews, and maintain supplier terms and conditions in partnership with Legal.
Develop supplier scorecards and performance monitoring, and lead supplier audits, corrective actions, and remediation.
Establish scalable subcontracts and supplier-governance policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of subcontract administration / subcontracts management experience in a federal contracting environment; or a Master's degree and 6+ years; or, in lieu of a degree, 12+ years of directly related experience.
Hands-on experience across the full subcontract lifecycle, including FAR/DFARS flowdowns and cost or price analysis.
Familiarity with FAR Part 44, Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR), and consent-to-subcontract requirements.
Experience with contractual flowdowns and supplier compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of supplier risk management and governance principles.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
U.S. citizenship is required: this role accesses export-controlled information and requires a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance—current, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
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Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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About CHAOS Industries
Aerospace & Defense
Defense technology company building distributed network systems that provide domain dominance for military, commercial, and border security operations.