Subcontracts Administrator III

Subcontracts Administrator III 📄 End-to-End Subcontract Management | 🚀 Aerospace & Defense Programs | 📈 Career Growth Join a high-performing team supporting complex aerospace and defense programs. This role offers the opportunity to own the full subcontract lifecycle, work closely with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Operations teams, and play a direct role in the success of mission-critical initiatives.

What You'll Do 🔹 Manage cradle-to-grave subcontract activities, from supplier sourcing and RFP creation through negotiation, award, administration, and closeout 🔹 Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct price analysis, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms 🔹 Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, quality, and compliance 🔹 Administer subcontract modifications, change orders, extensions, and related documentation 🔹 Support procurement efforts across CPFF, FFP, and T&M contract types 🔹 Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Operations teams to support program objectives 🔹 Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, FAR/DFARS requirements, and government contracting standards 🔹 Utilize SAP, SharePoint, and Excel to manage subcontract activity, reporting, and documentation 🔹 Support supplier audits, qualification activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives What We're Looking For ✅ Experience managing cradle-to-grave subcontracts or procurements ✅ Strong negotiation, supplier management, and price analysis experience ✅ Understanding of FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements ✅ Experience evaluating supplier proposals and contract documentation ✅ Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills ✅ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment ✅ Desire to grow long-term within procurement, contracts, or supply chain management Preferred Qualifications ⭐ Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting experience ⭐ SAP and SharePoint experience ⭐ Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and reporting analysis ⭐ Familiarity with CPFF, FFP, and T&M contract structures ⭐ Experience supporting supplier audits, DCMA interactions, or procurement compliance initiatives Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $110420.00 - $110420.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid Time Off and company holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Employee assistance and wellness programs Career advancement opportunities within a growing aerospace and defense organization Internal training and development resources Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, vete