Sr. Subcontracts Manager

Overview

About Us:

 

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield

We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness

Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• The Sr
  

  Subcontracts Manager is responsible for the full life‑cycle management of complex subcontracts and critical suppliers in support of V2X programs with the U.S
  

  Department of War (DoW), other U.S. government agencies, and international customers
  

  This position leads subcontract strategy, formation, negotiation, administration, and closeout for high‑value and/or high‑risk efforts, including contingency, expeditionary, and other fast‑paced operational environments (e.g., OCONUS, austere locations, surge/rapid‑response missions).

• The Sr
  

  Subcontracts Manager partners closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations to ensure subcontract solutions are compliant, efficient, and aligned with customer and corporate objectives
  

  This position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in subcontract management under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and V2X policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads end‑to‑end subcontract management for complex programs, from acquisition planning and RFP development through negotiation, award, administration, modifications, and closeout.
• Develops, implements, and executes subcontracting strategies that support program objectives, cost/schedule/technical performance, and risk management, including under contingency and rapid‑deployment operations.
• Prepares and issues solicitations (RFPs/RFQs/RFIs); leads source selection, evaluation, and negotiation processes in compliance with FAR/DFARS and V2X procedures.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates subcontract terms and conditions, NDAs, teaming agreements, and other related agreements, ensuring appropriate flow‑downs, risk allocation, and compliance with prime contract requirements.
• Manages subcontractor performance, including cost, schedule, technical, quality, and delivery; initiates corrective actions and performance improvement initiatives as needed.
• Provides proactive subcontract management support for contingency and fast‑paced operational environments, including:
  • Rapid solicitation, evaluation, and establishment of subcontracts to support urgent mission needs.
  • Structuring subcontracts to address performance in austere, OCONUS, and high‑risk locations.
  • Implementing agile, scalable supplier strategies to support surge requirements and evolving mission priorities.
  • Coordinating with logistics, operations, security, and program leadership to enable accelerated lead times and deployment timelines.
• Supports proposal efforts by developing subcontract strategies, obtaining competitive bids, preparing cost/price analyses, and leading subcontractor inputs (technical, cost, schedule) to proposals in accordance with proposal requirements.
• Conducts cost/price analysis, fact‑finding, and negotiations with subcontractors; prepares negotiation strategies, positions, and documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and V2X policies.
• Ensures subcontract compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, Export Control, CPSR requirements, small business and socio‑economic programs, and other regulatory and customer requirements.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates subcontract risks (commercial, financial, schedule, performance and, as applicable, geopolitical/operational risks associated with contingency environments).
• Prepares and maintains accurate subcontract files and documentation to support internal reviews, audits, CPSR, and customer/oversight agency requests.
• Provides guidance and training to program teams and junior subcontract professionals on subcontracting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborates with Legal, Contracts, and Compliance to resolve complex subcontract issues, disputes, and claims, including those arising from performance in contingency and high‑tempo environments.
• Supports and leads continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain/Subcontracts organization to improve cycle times, agility, compliance, and overall subcontract performance.
• Represents Subcontracts in internal and external meetings, reviews, audits, and customer engagements as a key business partner and functional leader.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.
• Other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Associate’s Degree with a minimum of fourteen(14) years of directly related government, industrial or DOD/DOW subcontracting experience
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of directly related government, industrial or DOD/DOW subcontracting experience,
  • OR Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a minimum of ten (10) years of directly related government, industrial or DOD/DOW subcontracting experience
• Experience:
  • Typically requires 10-14+ years of progressive experience in subcontract management, procurement, or contracts in a government contracting environment, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership or lead/SME role.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, high value subcontracts under FAR/DFARS and related government regulations.
  • Experience supporting or leading subcontract activities on DoW/DoD or other U.S. government programs.
  • Experience operating in fast paced, dynamic environments with multiple, concurrent priorities and compressed timelines.
  • Experience supporting contingency operations, OCONUS efforts, expeditionary or deployed environments, and/or missions in austere or conflict/post conflict areas is highly desired.
  • Technical / Functional
    • Advanced knowledge of subcontracting under FAR/DFARS, including multiple contract types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ).
    • Strong skills in cost/price analysis, negotiation, and contract drafting.
    • Working knowledge of small business subcontracting, socio‑economic program goals, and reporting requirements.
    • Understanding of ITAR, EAR, and export/import regulations as they relate to international subcontracting.
    • Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (formerly TINA), and DCMA/DCAA/CPSR audits.
    • Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle) and e‑sourcing tools.
  • Contingency & Fast‑Paced Environment Skills
    • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high‑tempo, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environments.
    • Ability to manage multiple urgent requirements, short lead times, and evolving scopes while maintaining compliance and documentation rigor.
    • Skill in making sound, risk‑informed decisions with incomplete information and under time pressure.
    • Experience supporting 24/7 operations, surge requirements, and accelerated timelines driven by mission needs.
    • Ability to coordinate with cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams (including OCONUS and deployed personnel) to rapidly stand up, modify, and close out subcontracts.
    • Strong problem‑solving and issue‑resolution skills in complex field and contingency situations.
  • Leadership & Interpersonal
    • Demonstrated leadership of cross‑functional teams or major subcontract efforts.
    • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without direct authority.
    • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and customers.
    • Ability to train, mentor, and provide guidance to less‑experienced team members.
    • High degree of integrity, ethics, and sound professional judgment.
    • Provides leadership, guidance, and day-to-day direction to Subcontracts or Supply Chain staff, including mentoring junior level professionals.
    • May serve as a functional lead for specific programs or capture efforts.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience with procurement compliance desirable.
  • Working knowledge of Subcontract processes.
  • Price / cost analysis experience.
  • Experience in establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers who provide services to the US DOW/DOD, or government customers and are aligned to the Company’s needs
  • Forecasting and planning experience related to the US DOW/DOD, or other government program requirements
  • Truth Cost or Pricing Data Act (previously Truth in Negotiations Act) level negotiation experience. • Demonstrated performance against financial budgets and forecasts
  • Risk management methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Other Requirements:
  • US citizen, required.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the position).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (if required for the position).
  • Periodic domestic and international travel may be required, including to OCONUS and contingency locations, sometimes on short notice.
  • May require extended hours, weekend work, or on call availability to support time sensitive or contingency operations.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communications skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.
  • Ability to convert business area and customer requirements into executable strategies
  • Ability to review and edit Subcontractor Statements of Works
• Software:
  • Proficiency with FAR requirements and U.S
    

    Government subcontracting

  • Proficiency with SAP software to report and place purchase orders and plans
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.
• Technology:
  • Company-issued computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
  • USD $145,000 - $175,000
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage