Manager, Subcontracts

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage subcontract personnel across assigned programs, including workload assignments, resource allocation, and performance expectations.

- Establish team priorities and develop subcontract professionals through coaching, performance management, and professional development.

- Lead subcontract activities involving solicitations, proposal evaluations, negotiations, awards, modifications, disputes, and closeout.

- Develop subcontracting approaches for complex, high-value, and program-critical requirements in coordination with applicable business functions.

- Apply established subcontract governance, operating standards, approval requirements, and Delegations of Procurement Authority (DOPA).

- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, contractual flowdowns, company policies, and delegated authority requirements.

- Monitor subcontract costs, schedule, supplier performance, capacity, and commercial risks to identify issues and coordinate corrective actions.

- Partner with Program Management and Material Program Management to align subcontract execution with milestones, budgets, estimates at completion (EACs), and customer commitments.

- Resolve complex supplier performance issues, contractual changes, and material recovery challenges, escalating significant matters as appropriate.

- Maintain subcontract metrics, portfolio reporting, and escalation processes that provide visibility into supplier performance, risks, and execution priorities.

- Analyze subcontract processes, sourcing activities, and supplier performance to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.

- Implement improvements to subcontract workflows, documentation, reporting, and supplier coordination to strengthen operational efficiency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, engineering, contracts management, operations management, or a related field with 7–9 years of related experience, master's degree in a related field with 5–7 years of related experience, or PhD in a related field with 3–5 years of related experience in subcontract management, procurement, contracts administration, strategic sourcing, government contracting, or a related discipline.

- 1–3 years of leadership or management experience leading subcontract management, procurement, contracts, or related supply chain professionals.

- Advanced knowledge of subcontract management, government contracting, procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management practices.

- Comprehensive understanding of subcontract lifecycle management, FAR/DFARS requirements, contractual flowdowns, delegated procurement authority, and regulatory compliance.

- Proficiency in subcontract negotiations, commercial terms, risk allocation, supplier performance management, and contractual change management.

- Experience managing complex subcontract activities, resolving supplier and commercial issues, and coordinating execution across assigned programs and business functions.

- Strong knowledge of domestic and int