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Subcontracts Management Leader Job Description Join an innovative team in a high-visibility leadership role where you will manage subcontracts for a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced surveillance systems. This position offers significant career growth potential and the opportunity to work directly alongside senior executive leadership on complex and varied subcontracts ranging from domestic to international programs. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of 6 in subcontract execution and negotiation. Oversee and actively participate in the management of subcontracts from cradle to grave, including cost and price analysis, proposal management, and subcontractor negotiation. Coordinate closely with internal engineering and program teams as well as major defense subcontractors. Represent the company with major defense primes in negotiations and subcontract management. Manage subcontracts ranging from under $100M to well above it, ensuring compliance with
FAR/DFARS.
Engage in people management duties including hiring, development, performance management, and terminations. Essential Skills 13+ years of progressively complex experience in subcontracts and/or contracts. Hands-on people management experience. Expertise in FAR/DFARS and subcontract management from cradle to grave. Experience in cost analysis, proposal management, negotiation, IDIQ, firm fixed price, and cost plus fixed fee contracts. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with cost plus fixed fee, firm fixed price, time and material, fixed price incentive fee, IDIQ, and long-term agreements. Strong team-building culture with collaborative management style. Work Environment The role requires onsite presence in Poway, CA, five days a week on a 9/80 schedule, with occasional alternate Friday work. This position involves domestic and international travel estimated at 0-25% depending on current program activity. The work environment is highly collaborative, operating alongside senior executive leadership including Sr. Directors and VPs, with a strong emphasis on team-building and relationship-building. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $195000.00 - $195000.00/yr. will pay for relo candidates Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
