Subcontracts, Manager

About Peraton

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission‑capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains—land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace—serving essential government agencies and supporting every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Our staff tackle the most daunting challenges facing our customers, keeping people around the world safe and secure.

We are advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, we deliver systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.

Peraton is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to oversee all aspects of subcontract administration, negotiation, and performance management in support of the FAA. In this role, you will lead a team of subcontract professionals, manage key suppliers, and ensure compliance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and internal policies. You will provide strategic leadership in subcontract planning, cost management, and risk mitigation to support FAA modernization initiatives and mission‑critical operations.

• Lead and manage all phases of the subcontract lifecycle, including solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Develop and implement subcontract strategies that align with program objectives and cost targets.
• Manage a team of subcontract administrators and analysts, ensuring high performance and policy adherence.
• Review, negotiate, and approve complex subcontract terms, conditions, and pricing agreements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, FAA AMS, DFARS, and company procurement standards.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, including quality, cost, delivery, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Program Management teams to resolve subcontract issues.
• Conduct subcontractor performance reviews and audits, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support proposal and capture activities, including cost estimating, sourcing, and subcontractor input.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation, reports, and compliance records for leadership and customer review.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in subcontract management.
• Demonstrate success in developing and enforcing subcontract management policies and procedures.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination with program and finance teams to meet project deliverables.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and metrics for executive and federal review boards.

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As a Subcontracts Manager, you will ensure that each subcontract is structured, executed, and monitored to achieve maximum value and performance. Your leadership will directly influence the FAA’s ability to deliver on time, within budget, and in compliance with federal standards, ensuring success across all modernization and operational programs.

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 10 years of experience in subcontract management, procurement, or government contracting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience managing subcontracting teams.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA AMS, FAR/DFARS, and federal procurement regulations.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex, multi‑million‑dollar subcontracts.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with focus on compliance and risk reduction.
• Experience leading subcontract teams supporting large‑scale, multi‑year federal programs.
• Strong understanding…