Hybrid Subcontracts Manager

at Cubic Corporation

• Job title: Subcontracts Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Subcontracts Manager responsible for coordinating supply chain and subcontractor engagements at Cubic. Managing subcontract lifecycle from bid to compliance with U.S. regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support supply chain management for key products and services
• Assist program teams in making sound business decisions regarding subcontractor and supplier engagements
• Manage the full subcontract lifecycle: bid package creation, proposal analysis, fact-finding, negotiation, administration, and vendor relationship management
• Negotiate most competitive commercial and business terms for various agreements (licenses, teaming, escrow) to drive maximum cost savings and protection to CUBIC
• Efficiently and cost-effectively award subcontracts
• Lead needs assessment with internal customers (CTS) to fully define subcontractor requirements
• Lead competitive bid selection
• Administer subcontract modifications and updates aligned with evolving program needs
• Serve as a cross functional liaison between internal departments and suppliers to address requirements, specifications, and quality concerns
• Support departmental goals related to vendor performance, requisition placement, and processing efficiency
• Collaborate with internal customer (CTS) to leverage spend and relationships across CTS programs
• Maintain accurate and timely updates to contract/subcontract databases
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export and foreign government regulations
• Partner with the Legal team to uphold subcontract legal compliance
• Prepare KPI reporting as required by ISC leadership
• Conduct detailed cost price analysis measuring final negotiated terms against initial budget
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, across quality, procurement, planning and ISC finance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, preferred
• Minimum of 8 -10 years of experience in Contracts, Procurement, Project Management, or Subcontractor Management, desired
• Proven expertise in subcontract administration, proposal analysis, negotiation, strategic sourcing, RFP development, and vendor communication
• Strong market awareness and adaptability
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated success in resolving commercial disputes and conducting complex negotiations

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Life insurance options
• Critical illness and accident coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Travel accident insurance
• Employer-funded lifestyle spending account
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Backup childcare
• Pet care
• Pet insurance
• Virtual tutoring
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 9/80 work schedule
• 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year