Subcontract Manager

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

The Forterra Contracts team seeks a Subcontract Manager with a focus on the full spectrum of U.S. government and commercial subcontracting activities. This includes everything from sourcing and proposal support, to subcontract negotiation and administration, to ensuring compliance and performance management throughout the lifecycle. The team partners closely with project management, engineering, legal, and finance to support Forterra’s growth and day-to-day operations.

Forterra is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. Consistent with this pace, members of our contracts and procurement team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. The Subcontract Manager role will require creativity and resourcefulness to navigate the U.S. government’s complex subcontracting and compliance rules, with a singular focus on helping Forterra deploy its technology into operational settings.

In addition to supporting new subcontract captures and execution, you will work on all other aspects of subcontract management, from strategy and risk mitigation, to performance oversight and compliance.

• Be a key member of Forterra’s small, dynamic Contracts team.
• Take responsibility for significant, material subcontracting projects that will directly impact the company’s growth and execution.
• Drive subcontractor growth and performance by executing new agreements and managing existing ones. Use your expertise in FAR/DFARS and procurement law to help the Business Development, Proposal, and Engineering teams efficiently capture new subcontracts, grow existing ones, and set up opportunities for future work.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and government procurement offices. High-trust professional relationships with subcontractors and contracting officials are critical to Forterra’s success, and you will be expected to foster and maintain them.
• Provide day-to-day management of the subcontract lifecycle. Draft, issue, and manage RFP development, source selection, bid evaluations, negotiations, execution, performance monitoring, modifications, and close-out.
• Track milestone, deliverables, and invoicing, manage cost and schedule adherence, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Represent the procurement function across the business. Collaborate with legal, finance, engineers, executives, and external vendors to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth subcontract execution.
• Maintain thorough and organized records and documentation in compliance with audit and review requirements.

• Mission-First Mindset – We put the needs of the mission and our customers first and understand that the U.S. and its allies have no preordained right to victory in any future conflict.
• Ownership Mentality – We’re looking for owners; those who naturally assume responsibility, approach challenges with healthy skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance. Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity – We are first and foremost a technology company, working at the leading edge of machine learning, autonomy, distributed networking, and sensor fusion. You must be eager to understand the technical environment that underpins the subcontracts you manage.
• Structured Thinker and Problem Solver – Managing complex subcontract portfolios requires clear communication and well-thought-out plans. You must be able to distill complexity into essential, digestible components and drive execution to ensure mission success.
• 360-Degree Leader – Forterra is a non-hierarchical organization with a dynamic matrix structure. You should demonstrate the…