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, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.