Subcontractor & Procurement Specialist

About the role

Apogee Research is seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Subcontractor & Procurement Specialist to join the Business Operations team in Arlington, VA (full‑time, in‑person). The role reports to the Director of Contracts and works closely with the CFO, President/CEO, and other business leaders. It is ideal for a high‑energy individual with strong interpersonal skills, extraordinary drive, and a focus on accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand business strategy and risk tolerances.
• Manage end‑to‑end procure‑to‑pay for vendors and subcontractors, including competitive sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, documentation of rationale for source selections, contract/subcontract issuance, and receipt/acceptance coordination.
• Draft Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quotes (RFP/RFQ), teaming agreements, subcontracts, and commercial agreements in accordance with applicable RFP/RFQ, prime contract flow‑downs, business strategy, and policies (e.g., CMMC, security).
• Lead negotiations with potential business partners based on coordinated business strategy and company risk tolerances.
• Oversee subcontract management, compliance, and close‑out activities.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor performance metrics.
• Perform market research, supplier risk analysis, and recommend continuous improvements to procurement strategies, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, assessing and managing vendor and subcontractor risks and providing solution‑oriented strategic advice.

Qualified Candidates

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, subcontract administration, and/or contract management.
• Proficiency in negotiating contracts subject to federal government regulations, including the FAR and DFARs.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a deadline‑oriented, highly matrixed environment across multiple projects and teams.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Strongly preferred: active TS clearance.

Pay

Salary range: $114,133 – $240,600, based on experience and the value the candidate brings to the organization.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Convenient location near Ballston Metro station with options for paid garage parking or a transit account contribution.

About Apogee Research

Founded in 2012, Apogee Research blends agility with rigor to develop new technologies for the DoD community and transition them into operational use. The company brings together cross‑disciplinary teams to solve difficult, often deemed impossible problems across a range of technical domains. Apogee values hard work, collaboration, and getting things done together.