Senior Subcontracts Manager

🔥 12 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $118k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Maximus

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10,000+ employees

🏛️ Government

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

💰 $7.9M Post-IPO Equity - Maximus on 2010-12

Government • Healthcare • Consulting

Maximus is a public-sector services firm that partners with government agencies to modernize and operate programs across health, human services, defense, national security, and civilian agencies. The company combines technology (AI, analytics, cloud, cybersecurity), omnichannel contact center and eligibility/enrollment systems, clinical and Medicaid enterprise services, and consulting and program-delivery capabilities to improve citizen experience and program outcomes. Backed by decades of government experience and scale, Maximus supports federal, state, and local clients with human-centered operational support and end-to-end digital modernization.

📋 Description

• Oversee the full lifecycle of subcontractor performance, including teaming, proposal strategy, solicitation, negotiation, award, and closeout • Develop and drive subcontracting strategies across assigned portfolios • Advise project teams on subcontract administration, internal processes and tools, federal engagements, and strategic high-value contracts • Ensure subcontract activities comply with FAR, DFARS, and company policies • Maintain accurate subcontract files and manage data entry into internal systems • Lead negotiations on terms, pricing, schedules, and performance metrics • Implement best practices and process improvements across the subcontract organization • Act as the primary contact for subcontract activities within the portfolio • Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance • Prepare RFP/RFQ packages, perform technical evaluations, and negotiate terms and conditions • Monitor subcontractor performance, analyze data, and ensure timely project completion • Support capture and proposal phases with subcontracting strategies • Lead subcontract portions of proposal preparation, including cost analysis, management plans, and compliance documentation • Negotiate Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements • Conduct pre-award compliance reviews and final evaluations • Provide award authority to junior team members • Develop and manage team performance, workload distribution, and professional growth • Drive training and continuous improvement initiatives • Lead use of iCertis Contract Lifecycle Management for subcontract awards • Utilize Coupa, CostPoint, and other enterprise tools • Perform government contract administration, including flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, closeout, and records retention • Support source selection and evaluation through cost and price analysis, negotiation memoranda, and CPSR-compliant files • Draft, negotiate, and use subcontracts, purchase orders, teaming agreements, and other agreements • Recommend policy changes and establish procedures affecting the organization

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Extensive knowledge of Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, and Time & Material subcontract awards • In-depth understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance • Knowledge of Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Teaming Agreement (TA) best practices • Experience in Defense, National Security, or Intelligence sectors preferred • Experience with ERP systems, including Coupa and/or Costpoint, Contract Lifecycle Management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite • Experience leading teams in a customer service-oriented team environment within a matrixed organization • Experience with CPSR-compliant policies and procedures and supporting audits • Expertise supporting commercial and U.S. Government requirements, preferably U.S. Department of Defense and/or other federal government programs • Experience issuing and managing subcontracts under prime contract awards in a highly technical environment • Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills • Ability to interface effectively with departments, management, staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage • Life and disability insurance • Retirement savings plan • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Short-term incentives • Long-term incentives • Program-specific awards • Reasonable accommodations during the employment process