Subcontracts Manager

Amyx, Inc.

$100K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • 7+ years of experience in federal government contracting
  • 4 years of experience with FAR/DFARS based contracts
  • 3-4 years managing CPSR compliant subcontracts
  • Proven experience in an approved purchasing system (CPSR)
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with LLMs and industry tools such as SharePoint and Costpoint

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire lifecycle of subcontracts, from pre-award to closeout
  • Interpret and clarify complex contract terms for program teams
  • Ensure compliance throughout the subcontracting process
  • Identify and address compliance gaps before escalating issues
  • Oversee daily subcontract activities across varied portfolios
  • Maintain organized and audit-ready subcontract files
  • Lead CPSR compliance efforts and prepare for government audits

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with PPO & HSA options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Short and Long Term Disability insurance
  • Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Generous PTO and 11 holidays
Full Job Description
Overview

Amyx is seeking to hire a Subcontracts Manager to support our corprorate headquarters in Reston, Va in a hybrid capacity.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President of Contracts & Procurement the role includes:

Subcontract Administration
  • Own the full pre- and post-award life cycle for a diverse portfolio of contract types, including FFP, T&M, LH, CR, IDIQ, BPA, and BOAs.
  • Interpret complex contract terms and identify obligations, risks, and action items translating regulatory language into clear guidance for program teams.
  • Drive subcontract administration from award through closeout, keeping program teams on track and in compliance at every stage.
  • Spot compliance gaps early and communicate them to the program teams clearly before they become issues for clients or their primes.
  • Manage daily subcontract activities across multiple portfolios, balancing competing priorities while maintaining rigorous compliance with FAR, DFARS, and client-specific requirements.
  • Maintain well-organized, CPSR-ready subcontract files and drive open action items to closure without explicit direction.
  • Execute subcontract closeout processes in compliance with contractual terms and federal requirements.

CPSR & Purchasing Compliance
  • Review purchase orders and subcontracting instruments for CPSR compliance, flagging deficiencies and supporting corrective actions.
  • Lead CPSR preparation engagements by conducting thorough gap assessments of purchasing system documentation, policies, and subcontract files against current DCMA evaluation criteria.
  • Sustain a CPSR-ready purchasing system, ensuring consistent documentation of consent thresholds, competition rationale, source selection justifications, and subcontract file contents.
  • Conduct CPSR file reviews, in accordance with Amyx policy and procedures, prior to formal government audits, identifying deficiencies and coaching procurement staff on corrective actions.
  • Support ongoing CPSR administration by monitoring purchasing system health, tracking compliance trends, and advising on individual transaction decisions.
  • Update purchasing system manuals, procurement policies, and procedures to align with DFARS [redacted], and applicable agency supplements.
  • Ensure subcontract files are complete and audit-ready with thorough documentation of competition, price analysis, and negotiations.
  • Stay current on regulatory changes, industry developments, and Amyx internal practices through ongoing training and professional development
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to program teams on contract requirements, regulatory obligations, and procurement best practices.
  • Must have the ability to communicate accurate information


Qualifications

Experience & Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
  • 7+ years of professional experience with a federal government contractor covering the following:
  • 4 years of on-point FAR/DFARS based contracts or revenue generating subcontracts experience working for a government contractor or within a government contracting division.
  • 3-4 years of experience managing subcontracts or major vendor purchases within a CPSR compliant system.
  • Proven experience working within an approved and adequate purchasing system (CPSR) is required.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with LLMs (i.e. Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) and other industry tools (i.e. SharePoint, Costpoint, etc.)
  • CFCM or CPCM certification (preferred but not required)


Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Roth
  • Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • PTO
  • 11 Holidays
  • Professional Development Reimbursement

Salary- 100-150k



Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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