Sr. Manager, Subcontracts

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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.