Senior Manager, Subcontract Program Management

We are seeking a Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Subcontract Program Management (SPM) function across programs.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home. You should be located within a commutable distance (less than 1 hour's drive one-way during normal traffic) from Gaithersburg, MD.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Management

• Recruit, develop, and manage a team of Subcontract Program Managers; conduct performance evaluations, set objectives, and support career development.
• Establish workload priorities and staffing assignments across programs to ensure adequate SPM coverage and balanced resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the SPM organisation.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex subcontractor performance, contractual, or procurement issues that exceed SPM authority.

2. Strategic Oversight of Subcontract Management

• Oversee the development and quality of Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring consistency, compliance with prime contract requirements, and incorporation of stakeholder inputs.
• Provide strategic direction on source selection activities, including evaluation criteria development, bidder list composition, and alignment with Small Business Plan goals.
• Review and approve subcontractor onboarding plans, performance management frameworks, and corrective action strategies developed by SPMs.
• Monitor subcontractor performance trends across the portfolio; identify systemic risks and drive enterprise-level mitigation plans.
• Oversee the coordination of staffing levels, funding, and technical direction across subcontract efforts.

3. Procurement Oversight

• Oversee the submission and quality of Purchase Requisition Requests (PRRs) and supporting documentation (e.g., Sole Source Justifications, Software Cookbook).
• Monitor long-term cost estimates for CAS Maintenance across programs and ensure coverage gaps are identified and communicated to Program Offices and customers.
• Coordinate with supply chain, buyers, and vendor management to resolve systemic procurement issues affecting cost or schedule.
• Ensure cost and schedule adherence across all procurement activities within the SPM portfolio.

4. Proposal Strategy and Support

• Lead the SPM organisation's contribution to the full proposal lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate support across all active bids.
• Oversee BOM development, subcontractor pricing data, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and SOW development for proposals.
• Review and validate pricing documentation, budget baselines, and negotiation strategies for subcontract management scope.
• Coordinate across programs to leverage existing subcontractor relationships, negotiate favourable terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure lessons learned from prior proposals are captured and applied to improve future proposal quality and competitiveness.

5. Compliance, Reporting, and Governance

• Own the enterprise-level Subcontract Management Plan (SMP) framework and ensure program-level SMPs are developed, maintained, and compliant with prime contract requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and annual updates of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) across programs.
• Direct SEARS and R-Y-G reporting activities; review evaluation criteria, scoring, and Return-to-Green plans prepared by SPMs before submission.
• Monitor Small Business Goal performance across the portfolio; develop strategies to address shortfalls and collaborate with stakeholders to adjust sourcing approaches.
• Prepare and present executive-level summaries of small business achievements, subcontract performance, and risk posture for CPAR requirements and leadership reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations related to subcontract and procurement management.

6. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Serve as the primary interface between the SPM organisation and executive leadership, program management, contracts, finance, and customer representatives.
• Represent the SPM function in program reviews, management reviews, and customer engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers at the executive level.
• Communicate organisational priorities, policy changes, and performance expectations to the SPM team and cross-functional partners.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in subcontract management, procurement, or program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in industry, e.g., aerospace, defence, or government contracting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage teams of program management professionals.
• Deep expertise in prime contract compliance, SOW development, RFP processes, and source selection.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to balance enterprise-level objectives with program-specific needs.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and executive-level briefing skills.
• Familiarity with small business plans, socio-economic classifications (e.g., SAM.gov), and federal procurement regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant tools/software, e.g., procurement systems, MS Office, SLATE.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, maintain objectivity, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving escalated contractual and performance issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Program Management (e.g., PMP) or Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM).
• Experience with FAA or similar regulatory environments and training requirements.
• Knowledge of cost and schedule management in large-scale, complex programs.
• Experience managing subcontract portfolios valued at $1M or more.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00