Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Accountabilities

• Oversight of end-to-end subcontract management activities, from procurement strategy and supplier selection through negotiation, execution, and performance management.
• Closely work with cross-functional teams to ensure subcontractors meet program requirements while driving efficiency, compliance, and value.
• Develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, and contractual terms for services, materials, and equipment procurement.
• Prepare bid packages, lead supplier discussions, evaluate proposals, perform cost and price analysis, and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Select and recommend subcontractors while managing subcontract awards, modifications, and ongoing administration.
• Cook subcontracts funding, invoice processing, program reviews, and procurement documentation with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and program teams to align sourcing activities with business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, reliability, and delivery capabilities in collaboration with quality teams.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ensure subcontract compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and import/export requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma practices, to enhance supplier performance.
• Manage strategic and key suppliers, including supplier development activities and payment approvals.

Requirements

• Experienced supply chain and subcontracting professional with strong procurement knowledge, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
• Comfortable working across multiple functions, balancing competing priorities, and making sound decisions in support of large-scale programs.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in subcontract management, purchasing, contracts, finance, supply chain, or project management environments.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise business application software.
• Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program management and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Experience supporting government or defense-related supply chain operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. government procurement practices and international procurement processes is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills, including experience managing high-value contracts.
• Experience with supplier risk management, compliance, change management, or problem-solving initiatives.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM) practices is preferred.
• Master’s degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management, or related experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $85,600 - $128,400 USD, depending on experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Retail savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact programs within a mission-driven environment.
• Professional growth opportunities through collaboration with experienced teams and industry experts.