Subcontracts Senior Specialist (Defense Technology)

Location: Rochester, New York, United States; regular onsite collaboration with Program and Engineering teams; travel to customers and suppliers required 35%–50%.

Salary: $79,500–$147,500 annually in New York state.

Company

Defense technology company delivering end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Lead the full subcontract acquisition lifecycle from proposal support through award, execution, and close-out.
• Develop acquisition requirements, Statements of Work, Requests for Proposals, evaluation criteria, and source-selection strategies.
• Negotiate and definitize subcontracts, letter subcontracts, teaming agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Manage supplier performance across technical scope, cost, schedule, risk, budgets, forecasts, and earned value management.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with Engineering, Program, Commodity, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Development teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve supplier performance issues, manage corrective actions, and support program milestones and reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, graduate degree with at least 4 years of related experience, or 10 years of related experience without a degree.
• At least 4 years of experience in subcontracts management or procurement.
• Experience managing supplier performance across technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DPAS, CPSR, ITAR, and EAR requirements and internal compliance procedures.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft products.

Nice to have

• Experience with Material Requirements Planning software.
• Knowledge of MMAS, SOX, and CAS requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, or Business.
• Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions or serving as a Cost Account Manager for subcontracts.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Inclusive environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, and work-life success.