Subcontracts Program Manager (Aerospace and Defense)

Location: Tampa, United States; hybrid office schedule. Travel nationally and internationally up to 10% of the time. Only U.S. citizens are eligible due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

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Company

A defense and security organization delivering digitally immersive simulation and training solutions that support military mission readiness and critical operations.

What you will do

• Manage complex subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies, and specialized services throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop supply chain and subcontract strategies for current and future program needs.
• Coordinate with program management, business development, engineering, finance, operations, and executive leadership.
• Develop and review subcontract statements of work and work-scoping materials for major subcontract partners.
• Track subcontractor delivery, quality, earned value, and overall performance.
• Present performance-improvement strategies and support proposal and program start-up activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• 10–12 years of subcontract or program management experience, preferably in aerospace and defense.
• Experience planning and bidding proposals or managing supplier performance.
• Practical understanding of U.S. Government acquisition regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional teams, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with configuration management, risk management, integrated master schedules, earned value management, and sales and operations planning.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Flexibility supporting work-life balance.
• Professional development, recognition, and advancement opportunities.
• Work environment focused on respect, safety, empowerment, innovation, excellence, and integrity.
• Regular office-based work on a hybrid schedule with the ability to work under pressure.

Hiring process

• Applicants must be eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense personal security clearance.
• Employment is subject to company security and data-protection policies.