Subcontract Administrator, General

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own the Full Subcontract Lifecycle: Run the RFP-through-closeout process end to end — proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout — on complex, high-value subcontracts.
• Draft and Manage Technical Scope: Generate clear, defensible SOWs and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) that stay tightly aligned with the negotiated technical scope, and drive change management when scope…
• Lead Commercial Negotiations: Review subcontractor proposals and negotiate price, terms, deliverables, and schedule while generating the FAR/DFARS documentation required to close.
• Support Prime Proposal Captures: Partner with Contracts and PM during prime proposal efforts on flowdowns, proposal schedules, and subcontract evaluation documentation in support of capture.
• Manage Ongoing Performance: Monitor subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance, run variance investigations, and drive product acceptance and deliverable reviews.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Work seamlessly with program management, engineering, legal, contracts, proposal, and procurement teams to move subcontracts through the gates without stalls.
• Improve the Machine: Lead, streamline, and scale Anduril's subcontracting process itself — the volume is growing fast, and the person in this seat gets to shape how we run.
• Ensure Compliance: Keep every subcontract compliant with FAR/DFARS, CAS, ITAR, and internal government-contracting requirements.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, accounting, finance, business, supply chain management, or a related compliance field.
• 3+ years of experience managing high-complexity, full-lifecycle subcontracts across multi-discipline programs.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, and ITAR compliance.
• Track record evaluating subcontractor performance and deliverables against negotiated technical and commercial terms.
• Ability to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation supported if not already local).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Deep familiarity with government contracts and Cost Accounting Standards.
• Self-starter with a bias toward action and problem solving.