Subcontract Manager

Join Peraton in 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, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.

We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Subcontract Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for negotiating, managing, and administering subcontracts while ensuring compliance with FAA and federal acquisition requirements. This is your opportunity to influence one of the most important modernization efforts in U.S. aviation.

In this position, you will:

• Lead the negotiation, administration, and management of subcontracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractor communications and issue resolution.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), FAR, and other federal requirements.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Procurement, and Program Management to align subcontract performance with program objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and manage subcontractor deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Conduct subcontractor evaluations, performance reviews, and audits.
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Support proposal efforts, including developing subcontract strategies and cost estimates.
• Prepare and maintain audit-ready documentation and subcontract files.
• Provide reports and briefings on subcontract performance to program leadership and FAA stakeholders.
• preparing and maintaining audit-ready subcontract files in federal environments.
• Experience supporting multi-subcontractor programs with complex dependencies.
• Interpret subcontract cost and pricing data.
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance against contractual requirements.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA’s National Airspace System is the backbone of U.S. air travel, enabling millions of passengers, cargo deliveries, and critical missions every day. As a Subcontract Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring subcontractors deliver on time, within budget, and in compliance with requirements. Your leadership will strengthen supplier performance, and directly enable the FAA to sustain safe and reliable aviation operations nationwide.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. 
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or Associate’s degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience. 
• Experience in subcontract management.
• Proven experience in negotiating and administering complex subcontracts.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR).
• Familiarity with cost-type, fixed-price, and time & materials subcontract structures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or subcontract management tools. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.

• Professional certifications such as CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or PMP.

• Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or other large-scale aviation initiatives.

• Background in supplier risk management and performance improvement frameworks.

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