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Subcontracts Program Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The SPM will work closely with the Program Management team representing Supply Chain, and serve as the primary interface between the program and the Subcontractors. It involves working with cross ...

As the Program's Material and Subcontracts Cost Account Manager (CAM), be accountable for the material and subcontract program budgets, and drive actions to improve financial performance * Analyze ...

This role serves as a key business partner to Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing ... Lead the subcontracts and material estimating team in support of development, production, and ...

Manager, Subcontracts

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$146K - $194K/yr

Work cross functionally with program management, technical, legal, proposal teams, contract managers, and procurement teams to lead subcontracts from end-to-end * Work cross functionally with program ...

Program Manager Location: San Diego, CA Salary $175K-195K Clearance: Active Secret required; Top ... Manage subcontractors, original equipment manufacturers, and industry partners. * Coordinate ...

Program Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$175K - $195K/yr

This position requires a proven leader who manages program execution, maintains customer relationships, coordinates subcontractors and technology partners, mitigates risk, and ensures successful ...

Subcontracts Manager

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$141K - $223K/yr

This role will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Legal ... Expertise in leading and negotiating complex subcontract agreements while meeting internal business ...

Program Manager

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$175K - $195K/yr

The Program Manager serves as the primary customer interface and provides leadership across ... Manage subcontractors, original equipment manufacturers, and industry partners. Coordinate staffing ...

Program Manager

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$175K - $195K/yr

The Program Manager serves as the primary customer interface and provides leadership across ... Manage subcontractors, original equipment manufacturers, and industry partners. Coordinate staffing ...

The Program Manager owns the customer relationship, organizes internal engineering, manages ... Maintain project schedules, risk analysis, procurement plans, subcontract management plans, project ...

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What is the difference between Subcontracts Program Manager vs Contract Specialist?

AspectSubcontracts Program ManagerContract Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree, PMP or equivalent often preferredBachelor's degree, often with certifications like CFCM or CPCM
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple subcontractors, manages large projectsHandles individual contracts, supports procurement teams
Industry UsageCommon in defense, aerospace, government contractingWidely used across government and commercial sectors
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in subcontract managementFocus on contract administration and compliance

The Subcontracts Program Manager typically oversees multiple subcontract agreements within large projects, requiring strategic coordination and leadership. In contrast, the Contract Specialist focuses on managing individual contracts, ensuring compliance and proper documentation. Both roles are essential in procurement and contracting processes, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Subcontracts Program Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Subcontract Program Management Sr Mgr - L6

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$198K - $368K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee a team of Subcontract Program Managers responsible for supplier execution and manage their performance in cost, schedule, and technical delivery.

  • Support the NGI Program Office in executing the overall program, ensuring alignment with mission milestones and priorities.

  • Monitor and support subcontract management teams and suppliers to deliver solutions on budget and schedule, developing correction actions when necessary.


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Standard Job Description The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

What does this role look like. This position will be badged and accountable to the Global Supply Chain Director for Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) Strategic Missile Defense (SDS) mission area. This position will oversee a team of Subcontract Program Managers (SPMs) that are directly responsible for supplier execution.

As part of the NGI Subcontract Leadership Team, this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities: Support the NGI Program Office in execution of the overall program. Maintain a clear understanding of the mission purpose and program milestones. Ensure that program priorities are flowed down to the subcontract management team members and suppliers.

Monitor and support each SCMT as they manage the overall cost, schedule and technical execution of their subcontractor. Each SCMT is expected to actively manage the supplier in delivering solutions on budget and schedule and develop and implement correction actions when necessary. The Subcontract Program Managers (SPMs) on NGI are also the CAMs (Cost Account Managers) for their SCMTs and suppliers.

Ensure that cost reporting and forecasting are accurate each month. Responsible for providing status reporting as required and support Global Supply Chain business rhythm Travel (up to 50%) to the customer and subcontractor locations is required. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near one of our Lockheed Martin Space facilities in either: Denver, CO , Rocket City USA: Huntsville/Courtland AL ,or Sunnyvale, CA and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education. 10+ years overall experience, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a combination of subcontract and/or program management. 2+ years of overall experience in working with large (over $50M) subcontractors.

5+ years of overall experience as a program manager in the capture and development phase. Technical knowledge of space and missile products. You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start Desired Skills To be effective, ideally, you should also have: Three years of current experience on large cost plus government programs Experience as an in-house program manager, with proven track recording of delivering space or missile products An engineering background Experience with managing all contract types: Cost Plus, Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price contract types Proven record of managing and delivering critical, large subcontract products, with focus on complex development subcontracts to deliver on time and within budget Experience in all phases of program capture. Prior experience working on a proposal team, and generating proposal products (program management / technical / cost volumes, basis of estimates (BOEs), build of material (BOMs), etc). Control Account Management (CAM) certification and experience Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $198400.00 - $368400.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people

Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays

PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.


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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912