Subcontractor & Procurement Specialist

Apogee Research

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years' experience in procurement, subcontract administration, and/or contract management
  • Proficient in negotiating contracts under federal regulations (FAR and DFARs)
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Experience coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align on business strategy
  • Manage the full procure-to-pay process for vendors and subcontractors
  • Draft NDAs, RFPs/RFQs, teaming agreements, and related contracts
  • Lead negotiations with business partners based on strategy and risk tolerances
  • Oversee subcontract management, compliance, and close out processes
  • Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance metrics
  • Conduct market research and supplier risk analysis for procurement improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Convenient Arlington, VA location near Ballston Metro
  • Paid garage parking or transit account contribution
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Subcontractor & Procurement Specialist to join our Business Operations team. This role will report to the Direct of Contracts with interactions with the CFO and President/CEO as well as with other business leaders. It is ideal for a high-energy individual with strong interpersonal skills, extraordinary drive and attention to detail and accuracy. The responsibilities and seniority of the position can be scoped to meet the capabilities of the right candidate.

The position is based out of our Arlington, VA, office (full-time in person).

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand business strategy and risk tolerances
  • Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay for vendors and subcontractors: competitive sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, documentation of rationale for source selections, contract/subcontract issuance, and receipt/acceptance coordination.
  • Draft Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quotes (RFP/RFQ), teaming agreements, subcontracts, and commercial agreements in accordance with applicable RFP/RFQ, prime contract flow downs, business strategy, and applicable policies and procedures (e.g., CMMC, security).
  • Lead negotiations with potential business partners based on coordinated business strategy and company risk tolerances.
  • Responsible for subcontract management, compliance, and close out
  • Manage vendor and subcontractor performance metrics.
  • Perform market research, supplier risk analysis, and recommend continuous improvements to procurement strategies, reporting, and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, assessing and managing vendor and subcontractor risks and providing solution-oriented strategic advice

Qualified candidates should have:
  • 5-10 years' relevant experience in procurement, subcontract administration, and/or contract management
  • Proficient in negotiating contracts subject to federal government regulations to include the FAR and DFARs
  • Ability to multitask and set priorities in a deadline-oriented, highly matrixed environment across several projects and teams
  • Experience working with suppliers and

Strongly Preferred:
  • TS clearance

About Apogee Research

Apogee Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.

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