Sr. Subcontracts Project Manager

About the Role

Amentum is seeking a Sr. Subcontracts Project Manager to support the DHS/ICE Camp East Montana contract in El Paso, TX. This senior-level position serves as the liaison between Subcontract Administrators, Program Management, and Operations, ensuring the cost, schedule, and technical execution of subcontractors. The role involves actively managing suppliers, developing corrective actions, and collaborating with stakeholders, departments, and senior leadership to drive compliance, strategy, and performance oversight of subcontractor activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and produce subcontract documentation such as Statements of Work (SOWs), action plans, Purchase Requests, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist in evaluating proposals, assessing responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and identifying clarifications.
• Monitor and track subcontractor deliverables, including invoices.
• Review and process purchase requisitions.
• Support and conduct subcontract onsite surveillance reviews, quality checks, and government audits.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance departments to administer subcontract invoicing and payments.
• Ensure compliance with SOW requirements, proper NDS requirements, OSHA, and other onsite requirements.
• Coordinate with Subcontract Administration and/or Quality to identify non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Interface and coordinate with subcontractors, service providers, Amentum HR, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Program teams.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration and tiger teams.
• Build and enhance relationships with key stakeholders, including Program Management, Operations, Subcontractor leads, Contracts, and Finance.
• Develop key reporting tools for performance indicators and coordinate with the Program Operations team.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, plus ten (10) years of experience in subcontracts, supply chain, or a related field. A Master’s degree with eight (8) years of experience is also acceptable; two (2) years of related experience may substitute for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• At least five (5) years of direct experience in subcontract management.
• Experience with various subcontract types, including Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and their subsets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Costpoint or a similar ERP system, including use of the purchasing module.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications.
• Capture and proposal support experience.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, facility operations, and facility development, including payment and performance bonds, insurance, and site development/expansions.
• Experience supporting DHS, ICE, or detention operations.

Work Environment

• Unique working environment in El Paso, TX, with exposure to weather and dust.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Constant sitting while using a computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities for reviewing documents and speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Onsite in El Paso, TX required; no remote work.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety: Employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment, completing all training requirements, and participating in emergency response tasks and safety committees.
• Quality: Employees must conform to Amentum’s Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Procedure Compliance: Employees must read, understand, and implement all operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.