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About the Role We are seeking an experienced Indirect Subcontract Administrator to support complex subcontract and procurement activities within a fast-paced aerospace and manufacturing environment. This position will manage the full lifecycle of complex subcontracts and supplier agreements, with a particular focus on large components and major fabricated structures, long-term agreements (LTAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and milestone-based Statements of Work (SOWs). The ideal candidate has strong subcontract administration and negotiation experience and is comfortable managing high-value supplier relationships, complex terms and conditions, performance milestones, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Subcontract Administration Administer the full lifecycle of complex indirect subcontracts from solicitation and award through subcontract closeout. Develop, issue, and evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Conduct proposal evaluations and cost/price analyses. Negotiate and administer complex subcontract agreements. Ensure subcontract terms align with contractual flow-down requirements, internal policies, and applicable regulations. Manage subcontract modifications, amendments, renewals, and other contractual changes. Maintain complete and accurate subcontract documentation and files. Large Component & Major Procurement Lead procurement and subcontract administration activities for high-value, large-scale components, assemblies, and fabricated structures. Support procurement of components such as cryogenic tanks, pressure vessels, large structures, and major fabricated assemblies . Coordinate with engineering, quality, program, and other internal teams to establish technical requirements and acceptance criteria. Develop and manage long-lead procurement strategies for critical components. Monitor supplier performance, schedules, and supply continuity. Long-Term Agreements & Master Service Agreements Negotiate, establish, and administer Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) . Develop pricing structures, volume commitments, and supplier performance frameworks for long-term relationships. Manage agreement renewals, amendments, modifications, and ongoing contractual requirements. Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual issues throughout the agreement lifecycle. Terms & Conditions Management Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions. Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risk. Ensure appropriate flow-down of contractual, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Partner with Legal, Contracts, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve complex terms and conditions issues. Milestone-Based Statement of Work Management Develop and administer milestone-based Statements of Work (SOWs) for complex supplier efforts. Establish measurable performance milestones, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and associated payment schedules. Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual milestones. Coordinate milestone acceptance and payment authorization. Address schedule delays, scope changes, performance issues, and other subcontractor concerns. Supplier & Stakeholder Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers. Conduct supplier performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives. Resolve subcontract issues involving performance, schedule, scope, cost, and contractual disputes. Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain alignment around requirements, schedule, budget, and supplier performance. Manage multiple complex priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Compliance & Documentation Ensure subcontract activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations. Maintain accurate and audit-ready subcontract files and supporting documentation. Support internal and external audits, reviews, and reporting requirements. Ensure required procurement and subcontract documentation is completed throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Required Qualifications Candidates should have:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field , or equivalent relevant experience. Level 2: 3+ years of subcontract administration and/or procurement experience. Level 3: 5+ years of subcontract administration and/or procurement experience. Experience administering complex subcontracts and long-term supplier agreements . Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing contract terms and conditions . Experience working with milestone-based Statements of Work and performance-based payment structures . Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience using ERP and/or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar platforms . Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong supplier and internal stakeholder management capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience procuring or administering subcontracts for large components or major structures , including cryogenic tanks, pressure vessels, large fabricated assemblies, or similar complex hardware. Experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment . Experience negotiating and administering Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), and long-term supply agreements . Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and procurement compliance requirements. Familiarity with

ITAR/EAR

requirements. Professional certification such as

CPM, CPSM, NCMA

CFCM/CPCM, or equivalent . Ideal Candidate Profile This opportunity is particularly well suited for a procurement or subcontract professional who has personally managed complex, high-value supplier agreements rather than primarily transactional purchasing activities. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate hands-on experience with several of the following: Complex subcontract lifecycle administration Large-component or major-structure procurement High-value supplier negotiations Long-Term Agreements and Master Service Agreements Terms and conditions negotiation Milestone-based Statements of Work Performance-based or milestone-based supplier payments Cost and price analysis Supplier performance management Aerospace or regulated manufacturing procurement Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, contracts, and program teams

Pay:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour Application Question(s): Describe your experience managing complex subcontracts for large components, fabricated structures, aerospace/defense hardware, or similar high-value procurements. What did you personally manage across the subcontract lifecycle? What experience do you have negotiating and administering LTAs, MSAs, and subcontract terms & conditions? Please include any experience with RFPs, cost/price analysis, contract modifications, or supplier negotiations. Describe your experience with milestone-based SOWs and payment structures. Have you managed supplier deliverables, milestone acceptance, and payment authorization tied to specific performance milestones?

Work Location:

In person