Epitec is seeking to support a private American space technology company in identifying an experienced Subcontract Administrator II/III to support subcontract management operations involving large aerospace components, cryogenic tanks, pressure vessels, major fabricated assemblies, long-term agreements (LTAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and milestone-based Statements of Work (SOWs).

The ideal candidate will bring strong procurement and contract administration expertise, experience negotiating complex supplier agreements, and the ability to manage high-value subcontract relationships in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Job Details

• Title: Subcontract Administrator II/lll

• Location: Huntsville, AL

• W2 Contract: W2 Contract with strong potential for conversion to Direct Hire

• Pay Range: Market Rate

• Medical Benefits & PTO Included

• Work Environment: Fully Onsite

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Subcontract Administration

• Administer the full lifecycle of complex indirect subcontracts from solicitation through closeout.

• Manage high-value subcontracts involving large aerospace components and assemblies.

• Develop, issue, and evaluate RFPs.

• Conduct proposal evaluations and cost/price analyses.

• Ensure subcontract terms align with company policies and prime contract flow-down requirements.

Large Component & Major Procurement

• Support procurement and subcontract administration activities for:

  • Cryogenic tanks

  • Pressure vessels

  • Large fabricated structures

  • Major aerospace hardware assemblies

• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to define technical requirements.

• Develop long-lead procurement strategies for critical components.

Long-Term Agreements & Master Service Agreements

• Negotiate and administer:

  • Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)

  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

• Develop pricing structures and performance frameworks.

• Manage amendments, renewals, and modifications.

Terms & Conditions Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions.

• Mitigate contractual risk and protect company interests.

• Coordinate with Contracts and Legal teams on complex issues.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Milestone-Based Statement of Work Management

• Develop milestone-based Statements of Work.

• Establish deliverables, performance milestones, and payment schedules.

• Monitor milestone achievement and payment authorization.

• Manage subcontractor performance against contractual deliverables.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Develop strategic supplier relationships.

• Resolve schedule, scope, performance, and cost issues.

• Conduct supplier performance reviews.

• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain complete subcontract documentation.

• Support audits and compliance reviews.

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Level II: 3+ years of subcontract administration or procurement experience.

• Level III: 5+ years of subcontract administration or procurement experience.

• Experience administering complex subcontracts.

• Experience negotiating subcontract terms and conditions.

• Experience managing long-term supplier agreements.

• Experience with milestone-based Statements of Work.

• Experience administering performance-based payment structures.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Experience using ERP/procurement systems such as:

  • SAP

  • Oracle

  • Coupa

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience procuring:

  • Cryogenic tanks

  • Pressure vessels

  • Large fabricated structures

  • Major assemblies

• Aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing experience.

• Experience with LTAs and MSAs.

• Familiarity with:

  • ITAR

  • EAR

  • Aerospace procurement compliance requirements

  • Aerospace quality requirements

• Professional certifications:

  • CPSM

  • CPM

  • NCMA CFCM

  • NCMA CPCM

  • Equivalent procurement certifications

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