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
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Title: Subcontract Administrator II/lll
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Location: Huntsville, AL
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W2 Contract: W2 Contract with strong potential for conversion to Direct Hire
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Pay Range: Market Rate
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Medical Benefits & PTO Included
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Work Environment: Fully Onsite
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Subcontract Administration
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Administer the full lifecycle of complex indirect subcontracts from solicitation through closeout.
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Manage high-value subcontracts involving large aerospace components and assemblies.
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Develop, issue, and evaluate RFPs.
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Conduct proposal evaluations and cost/price analyses.
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Ensure subcontract terms align with company policies and prime contract flow-down requirements.
Large Component & Major Procurement
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Support procurement and subcontract administration activities for:
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Cryogenic tanks
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Pressure vessels
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Large fabricated structures
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Major aerospace hardware assemblies
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Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to define technical requirements.
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Develop long-lead procurement strategies for critical components.
Long-Term Agreements & Master Service Agreements
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Negotiate and administer:
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Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
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Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
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Develop pricing structures and performance frameworks.
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Manage amendments, renewals, and modifications.
Terms & Conditions Management
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Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions.
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Mitigate contractual risk and protect company interests.
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Coordinate with Contracts and Legal teams on complex issues.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Milestone-Based Statement of Work Management
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Develop milestone-based Statements of Work.
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Establish deliverables, performance milestones, and payment schedules.
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Monitor milestone achievement and payment authorization.
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Manage subcontractor performance against contractual deliverables.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
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Develop strategic supplier relationships.
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Resolve schedule, scope, performance, and cost issues.
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Conduct supplier performance reviews.
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Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
Compliance & Documentation
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Maintain complete subcontract documentation.
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Support audits and compliance reviews.
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Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and applicable regulations.
Requirements
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
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Level II: 3+ years of subcontract administration or procurement experience.
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Level III: 5+ years of subcontract administration or procurement experience.
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Experience administering complex subcontracts.
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Experience negotiating subcontract terms and conditions.
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Experience managing long-term supplier agreements.
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Experience with milestone-based Statements of Work.
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Experience administering performance-based payment structures.
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Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
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Experience using ERP/procurement systems such as:
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SAP
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Oracle
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Coupa
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
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Experience procuring:
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Cryogenic tanks
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Pressure vessels
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Large fabricated structures
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Major assemblies
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Aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing experience.
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Experience with LTAs and MSAs.
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Familiarity with:
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ITAR
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EAR
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Aerospace procurement compliance requirements
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Aerospace quality requirements
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Professional certifications:
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CPSM
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CPM
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NCMA CFCM
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NCMA CPCM
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Equivalent procurement certifications
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