Specialist, Subcontracts (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Palm Bay, Florida, or Rochester, New York, United States; onsite role

Salary: $69,500–$128,500 annually in applicable U.S. locations

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end defense technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Lead the full subcontract lifecycle, including sourcing strategy, RFP/RFQ issuance, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, modification, and closeout.
• Perform price and cost analysis, document procurement decisions, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, statements of work, terms, and risk controls.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, modifications, and related contractual documentation.
• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Operations to resolve supplier issues and protect program schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and risk, developing corrective action plans when needed.
• Support proposals, cost savings, process improvements, audits, customer reviews, and DCMA oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience; alternatively, an associate degree and 8 years of experience, a graduate degree and 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.
• Experience with government and commercial contracting or subcontracting, supplier performance, technical scope, schedules, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of UCC, FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR requirements.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Many positions may require a security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice to have

• Experience managing moderately complex to complex hardware, software, services, IR&D, development, and production subcontracts.
• Experience with firm-fixed-price, incentive-fee, time-and-materials, labor-hour, and cost-reimbursement contract types.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, and work-life success.
• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Employment may include background checks, pre-employment substance abuse testing, and government security investigations where applicable.