Subcontracts Manager (Defense Contracts)

Location: Remote or on-site at hirify.global offices in East Syracuse, NY; Auburn Hills, MI; Bristol, RI; Cranston, RI; Orlando, FL; Quincy, MA; or other listed U.S. remote locations. Travel up to 25% annually, domestically and internationally. Must be a U.S. citizen; eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance may be required.

Salary: $101,600–$132,000 in Syracuse, Auburn Hills, and Orlando; $111,700–$145,200 in Bristol and Cranston; $121,900–$158,500 in Quincy.

Company

hirify.global is a defense and security company developing advanced technology and systems for the U.S. Armed Forces, the FAA, and international and commercial partners.

What you will do

• Manage high-value, complex procurements and critical subcontractor relationships.
• Review, interpret, and flow down FAR/DFARS, FAA, international, and customer requirements to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Develop Statements of Work with Engineering and issue RFIs and RFQs while managing the flow of complete supplier information.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, cost, schedules, technical performance, and execute subcontracts, work-transfer agreements, NDAs, leases, and long-term agreements.
• Maintain contract letters and legal records in compliance with U.S. Government Certified Purchasing System requirements.
• Support proposal costing, supplier reviews, metrics, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination across programs and sites.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• BA/BS degree with 10+ years of experience, or MBA/MS/JD degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with U.S. Government, DoD, or FAA contracts and with navigating and flowing down FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Advanced purchasing experience, including purchasing fundamentals and building orders in an ERP system.
• Experience with contracting methods and types.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, sound judgment, creativity, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen, including the ability to determine cost reasonableness.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance if required.
• Applicants selected may undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information access.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice to have

• Professional certification or advanced degree, such as CCM, CFCM, or CPCM.
• Cross-functional experience in Quality, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, or Program Management.
• Continuous improvement experience or Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
• Strong leadership, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities, work-life balance, and a business-casual environment.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including eight designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions, tuition assistance, and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources, employee stock purchase opportunities, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Travel is required up to 25% annually, and the role may involve coordination with hirify.global affiliates outside the United States.