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Lead Subcontracts Specialist, FAR 15 & Government Sourcing

83K–83K
Onsite · Phoenix, Arizona
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own subcontracts lifecycle for aerospace programs with a focus on FAR 15 in a collaborative government sourcing team. You will build supplier strategies, negotiate compliant subcontracts, and deliver proposal packages to government customers at scale. You will mentor teammates, support cross-functional activities with pricing and sourcing, and gain exposure to contract negotiation and supplier management across the program lifecycle. This role differentiates itself by leading end-to-end FAR 15 proposals and guiding a team through complex subcontract activities.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Lead end-to-end FAR 15 subcontract activities and proposals
  • 2Negotiate FAR 15 compliant subcontracts with suppliers
  • 3Develop supplier strategies to deliver best value
  • 4Deliver compliant FAR 15 proposal packages to government customers
  • 5Mentor and train team members during the full subcontract lifecycle
  • 6Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, pricing, and supplier teams
  • 7Manage key program suppliers and ensure regulatory compliance
  • 8Support subcontract execution from proposal development through contract closure
  • 9Build and refine subcontracting processes to improve efficiency
  • 10Provide input on supplier strategy and contract negotiation across programs

Requirements5

  • 13–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, Law & Contracts (L&C), business, or finance
  • 2Experience with FAR 15 subcontracting
  • 3Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • 4Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
  • 5Experience working in aerospace and defense or government contracting environments

Salary Insight

$83k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhoenix, Arizona

Required Skills

subcontractsfar 15negotiationaerospacegovernment contracting
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