Subcontracts Manager (Mid-Senior Level)

JOB SUMMARY

The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for leading the administration and management of multiple complex subcontract activities supporting U.S. Government and Department of Defense programs. This position manages the full subcontract lifecycle, including solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, compliance, and closeout activities while ensuring adherence to applicable federal regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business advisor to program management, contracts, finance, supply chain, and executive leadership teams while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and government customers. This position requires extensive experience with federal acquisition regulations, defense contracting requirements, and subcontract management practices. For the right candidate, GMRE is willing to offer relocation assistance.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the full lifecycle management of complex subcontracts supporting federal and Department of Defense programs.
• Develop solicitation packages, requests for proposals, and source selection documentation.
• Conduct subcontract negotiations involving pricing, terms and conditions, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Administer cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, time-and-materials, and other subcontract types.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and customer-specific requirements.
• Flow down mandatory contractual requirements and regulatory clauses to subcontractors.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, perform price and cost analyses, and support cost realism assessments.
• Collaborate with program managers, contracts, legal, finance, supply chain, and technical personnel to support program execution.
• Manage subcontract modifications, change orders, claims, disputes, and closeout activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, schedule adherence, deliverables, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Support proposal activities, including subcontracting strategies, teaming arrangements, and supplier engagement.
• Maintain procurement files and documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer, DCAA, DCMA, and other government reviews.
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives within the subcontracts function.
• Work in conjunction with Quality management to pre-qualify potential subcontractors
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high-quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.