Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Revolution Space

Senior Subcontracts Administrator establishing and managing the subcontracting functions at Revolution Space. Overseeing contract compliance and lifecycle management in aerospace and defense.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeBoston • California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the administrative lifecycle of all subcontracts from requirements intake through closeout, including RFP/RFQ issuance, proposal evaluation, award documentation, modifications, and closeout.
Partner with responsible engineers and Program Managers to translate defined technical scope into contractually enforceable SOWs — ensuring deliverables, acceptance criteria, schedules, and performance standards are complete, clear, and aligned with customer and prime contract requirements.
Manage Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) and ensure alignment between negotiated scope and prime contract obligations.
Develop and maintain standard subcontract templates, terms and conditions libraries, and NDAs; propose contract structures that protect Revolution Space’s interests and allocate risk appropriately.
Administer change orders and subcontract modifications with disciplined documentation and scope control throughout the period of performance.
Track the health of all active subcontracts across cost, schedule, deliverables, and compliance; maintain clear visibility for responsible engineers, Program Managers, Finance, and Program Controls.
Monitor subcontractor-reported progress against contractual commitments; surface variances, risks, and issues to the appropriate internal owners in a timely and organized manner.
Perform cost and schedule variance analysis; maintain commitment tracking and ensure subcontract financial data is accurate and current.
Coordinate closely with Finance and Program Controls on subcontract cost tracking, accruals, ETC/EAC inputs, and financial reporting; ensure subcontract financials are integrated into program-level cost management.
Reconcile subcontractor invoices against contract terms and coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate, timely payment.
Ensure all subcontract activity is compliant with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export control, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Work with Legal and Contracts to analyze and negotiate terms and conditions, manage FAR/DFARS flowdowns from prime contracts to subcontractors, and ensure appropriate contractual risk allocation.
Support prime proposal efforts including flowdown analysis, subcontract scope documentation, and pricing support.
Maintain subcontract files and documentation in audit-ready condition in support of DCAA oversight and financial controls.
Periodically review and redline prime and customer contracts alongside the Legal and Contracts team, providing subcontracts expertise in support of program and business development activities.
Build Revolution Space’s subcontracting processes, templates, and tools from the ground up; create scalable infrastructure that supports a growing program portfolio.
Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Program Controls, and Legal to ensure subcontract activities are well-coordinated and integrated into broader program execution.
Support make-vs.-buy analysis and sourcing decisions in partnership with program and operations leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Contracts, or a related field.
8–10+ years of experience managing complex subcontracts in aerospace, defense, or government contracting — enough to walk into any program and immediately understand the risk, structure, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to develop clear, enforceable SOWs and SDRLs in coordination with engineering stakeholders, particularly for engineering services engagements.
Deep, working knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations (FAR/DFARS required, CAS is a plus).
Proven experience with import and export laws (ITAR, EAR)
Experience managing the full subcontract administrative lifecycle across multiple contract types (FFP, Cost Plus, T&M).
Strong ability to coordinate across functions — Finance, Program Controls, Legal, Engineering, and Program Management — with clear communication and disciplined follow-through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate effectively between technical, legal, and financial contexts.
Self-directed, with a demonstrated ability to build administrative process and infrastructure where none exists.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Dept. of War clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
100% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
Life insurance
Voluntary Long term / Short term disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

subcontract managementSOW developmentSDRL managementcost and schedule variance analysiscontract negotiationfinancial reportingcompliance trackingrisk managementchange order administrationcontract lifecycle management

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationself-directedorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationdisciplineadaptabilityleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeU.S. Dept. of War clearance