Slingshot Aerospace

Subcontracts Manager

Slingshot Aerospace

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Montana

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Role Overview: Manage subcontract agreements from pre-award through closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, SBIR Phase III, OTAs, CTAs, and commercial contracting terms.
  • Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, teaming agreements, CTAs, NDAs, LOIs, and flowdowns.
  • Ensure subcontract terms align with prime contract requirements (FAR/DFARS, SBIR Phase III, OTA, etc.).
  • Support subcontractor onboarding, compliance, and ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Support proposal teams in preparing compliant subcontractor packages, including pricing, cost/price analysis, and representations & certifications.
  • Work with capture and legal to structure subcontracting approaches that align with government and commercial procurement strategies.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance, invoices, and deliverables to ensure contractual compliance.
  • Administer subcontract modifications, extensions, and closeouts.
  • Partner with program managers to identify and mitigate subcontract risks.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, government regulations, and customer requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits of subcontract files.
  • Track and manage subcontract reporting requirements (e.g., small business, SBIR, cybersecurity).
  • Collaborate with Contracts, Legal, Finance, Program Management, and Sales to ensure subcontract strategies support growth objectives.
  • Advise business leaders on subcontract risk, structure, and negotiation positions.
  • Location: Remote
  • Reports To: Director of Contracts / Legal Counsel

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Legal Studies, or related field (Master’s or JD preferred).
  • 5–8+ years of subcontract management experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
  • Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, SBIR, OTA, IDIQ, and subcontracting best practices.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating subcontract agreements, flowdowns, and CTAs.
  • Strong understanding of cost/price analysis, compliance, and risk management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.