Subcontract Administrator III (Aerospace and Defense)

Location: Folsom, California, United States; approximately 10% travel required. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Salary: $90,100–$140,200 USD base salary for California; $85,000–$136,000 USD for Nevada.

Company

hirify.global develops defense, national security, aerospace, and space technologies supporting mission-critical programs from ground to space.

What you will do

• Manage subcontract efforts and supplier relationships for major software, hardware, propulsion, ISR, and aerospace program components.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions, bid packages, and purchase order documentation.
• Conduct cost and price analysis, evaluate proposals, develop pre-negotiation strategies, and lead subcontract negotiations.
• Select, award, and administer subcontracts, including invoice reconciliation, payments, and contract modifications.
• Source and purchase specialized materials, equipment, tooling, raw materials, parts, services, and build-to-print assemblies.
• Coordinate with program management, quality assurance, contracts administration, purchasing, engineering, and business management to meet cost, schedule, performance, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Four to seven years of professional experience in subcontract administration, supply chain management, logistics, project management, business management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including FAR and DFAR.
• Working knowledge and implementation of MDA MAP/PMAP within a supplier base.
• Working knowledge and implementation of ISO 9001 standards and AS9100D flow-down requirements, including corrective-action flow-down for non-conforming supplier processes.
• Experience planning and managing subcontractor RFPs and RFQs, including all elements of subcontract negotiations, cost reductions, and payment terms.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to generate quantitative improvements in supplier delivery, quality, and cost.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate business cases and persuade peers, suppliers, program management, and executives.
• Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, results-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects while anticipating problems and improving processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Must satisfy U.S. export-control eligibility requirements under ITAR, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected-individual status, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience with developmental U.S. Government contracts.
• Professional experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace and defense.
• Cross-functional knowledge of supplier quality and engineering related to subcontract management.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint or Oracle NetSuite.
• Experience with export-control laws and regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-focused environment centered on innovation, national security, space technology, and complex technical challenges.
• Comprehensive total compensation package with discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off, health benefits, retirement savings, wellness program, and other benefits.
• Full-time position with approximately 10% business travel.

Hiring process

• Submit an application through the “Apply” option.