Principal Subcontracts Specialist

Position Overview

The Principal Subcontracts Specialist will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of FAR Part 15 proposals and subcontracts, supporting key government programs within the Machining Government Sourcing organization. This role is responsible for proposal development, sales order fulfillment, and negotiation of FAR 15–compliant subcontracts and long-term purchase agreements.

The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, leading assigned commodities, mentoring team members, and working cross-functionally with Pricing, Supply Chain, and Program teams to deliver compliant, value-focused subcontract solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute FAR Part 15–compliant subcontracts

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to support compliant contract execution

• Manage and support key program suppliers

• Train, mentor, and guide team members on FAR 15 subcontracting processes

• Lead assigned commodity areas within the sourcing team

• Partner closely with Pricing to deliver compliant FAR 15 proposal packages

• Negotiate supplier subcontracts and long-term purchase orders (FFP, CP, CPIF, etc.)

• Build supplier strategies that enable best overall value while maintaining regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Contracts & Compliance, Business, or Finance

• U.S. Person / U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements

• Ability to work independently and manage complex subcontracting activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• DoD procurement subcontracting experience ( FAR Part 15)

• Strong understanding of the DoD Procurement Life Cycle

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS

• Experience negotiating subcontract types including FFP, CP, CPIF, and similar

• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD)

• Strong negotiation skills and supplier strategy development

• Supply chain and procurement experience within defense, aerospace, or related industries

• Ability to interpret, negotiate, and execute complex terms and conditions

Interview Process

• Interviews conducted via conference call

• Please include candidate email address in the comments section when scheduling interviews

Prescreen Interview Questions

1. FAR 15 / DoD Procurement Expertise

Question:
"Walk me through your experience leading FAR Part 15 proposal and subcontract cycles. How have you ensured full compliance with FAR/DFARS and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) requirements while working with both internal pricing teams and suppliers?

What This Assesses:

• Depth of FAR 15 expertise

• Experience delivering compliant proposals

• Pricing collaboration

• Supplier cost transparency

• Understanding of the government procurement lifecycle

2. Supplier Negotiation & Strategy

Question:
"Describe a complex negotiation you led involving a major supplier preferably under FFP, CP, or CPIF subcontract types. What strategy did you build, and how did you balance value-focused outcomes with government compliance requirements?

What This Assesses:

• Negotiation capability

• Contract type experience

• Strategic supplier management

• Ability to deliver value while maintaining compliance

3. Leadership, Mentorship & Cross-Functional Influence

Question:
"This role requires mentoring team members and leading a commodity. Can you share an example of how you trained or guided a team through a complex subcontracting challenge, proposal deadline, or audit readiness effort?

What This Assesses:

• Leadership and coaching style

• Ability to elevate team performance

• Experience in high-pressure, audit-ready environments