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Job Title: Senior Manager, Subcontracts

Job Code: 39018

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Subcontracts is responsible for leading all aspects of subcontract management and administration in support of U.S. Government contracts and proposals. This role serves as a subject matter expert in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, particularly FAR Part 15 contracting, and provides strategic leadership for subcontractor solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiations, pricing analysis, subcontract award, and ongoing subcontract administration.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Business Development, Capture, Contracts, Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure subcontracting strategies support competitive proposals while maintaining compliance with customer requirements, corporate policies, and applicable federal regulations. This candidate will be part of the senior leadership team at ForceX.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the full lifecycle of subcontract administration from proposal development through subcontract closeout.
• Develop and execute subcontracting strategies that support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Manage complex subcontract awards, modifications, performance monitoring, and subcontract closeout activities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for subcontract-related issues, risks, and compliance matters.

FAR Part 15 Expertise

• Provide expert guidance on FAR Part 15 negotiated procurements and subcontracting requirements.
• Interpret solicitation requirements and ensure subcontracting activities align with applicable FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and prime contract requirements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on compliance risks and procurement strategies associated with government acquisitions.

Proposal and Capture Support

• Support capture and proposal teams in the development of competitive subcontracting solutions for U.S. Government proposals.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor participation during proposal development.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals for compliance, technical acceptability, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead subcontractor negotiations and support proposal pricing reviews.
• Ensure timely collection of subcontractor proposal documentation and certifications required for proposal submission.

Flowdown Compliance

• Analyze prime contract and solicitation requirements to identify mandatory contractual flowdowns.
• Develop and maintain subcontract templates and flowdown matrices.
• Ensure all subcontract agreements incorporate required FAR, DFARS, customer, and regulatory clauses.
• Collaborate with Contracts and Legal teams to resolve complex flowdown and compliance issues.

Pricing Analysis and Cost/Price Evaluation

• Perform detailed price analyses and cost analyses in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Evaluate subcontractor pricing proposals for reasonableness, adequacy, and compliance.
• Review cost elements including labor, materials, indirect rates, and fee structures.
• Prepare negotiation memoranda, price analysis reports, and subcontract award documentation.
• Support audits and customer reviews related to subcontract pricing and procurement activities.

Certifications and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure subcontractor compliance with required certifications, representations, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage collection and validation of certifications supporting proposal submissions and contract performance.
• Maintain procurement files and documentation consistent with government audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits conducted by customers, DCAA, DCMA, and other regulatory agencies.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop subcontract professionals.
• Establish best practices, policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance compliance, efficiency, and proposal responsiveness.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external subcontractor partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience subcontract management, procurement, contracts, or supply chain management supporting U.S. Government contracts. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience subcontract management, procurement, contracts, or supply chain management supporting U.S. Government contracts. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience subcontract management, procurement, contracts, or supply chain management supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• 5 years experience with FAR, FAR Part 15 and negotiated procurements, DFARS, and other federal procurement regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting federal proposal development and capture efforts.
• Experience conducting cost and price analyses and documenting subcontract negotiations.
• Proven expertise in identifying and implementing contractual flowdowns.
• Experience managing subcontractor certifications and compliance requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government contracting environment

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's, or Juris Doctor).
• Professional certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, CPSM, or PMP.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, Civilian Agency, or NASA contracts.
• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements, and DCAA audit expectations.
• Experience with major contract vehicles, IDIQs, GWACs, and large-scale federal programs.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Key Competencies

• FAR Part 15 Negotiated Procurements
• Proposal Support and Capture Management
• Contractual Flowdown Analysis
• Cost and Price Analysis
• Subcontract Negotiations
• Federal Acquisition Compliance
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Leadership and Team Development
• Strategic Procurement Planning
• Government Contracting Operations

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