Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
SubcontractsProgramManager
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“Subcontracts Program Manager at Collins Aerospace. Skills: subcontract management, program management, negotiations, risk management, compliance. Lead subcontract planning, proposal review, supplier evaluations, and overall subcontract strategy development. Provide business guidance to internal teams by offering market insight and supply chain support”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring suppliers deliver on cost, quality, schedule, and compliance; influence outcomes; deliver reliable, cutting-edge solutions that matter
Industry & Context.
applying sound judgment in subcontract and compliance activities
The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required, Demonstrated experience managing subcontracts projects using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and Cost Account Management (CAM) activities, Prior experience applying acquisition policies and procedures, including the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), within a government contracting environment, Prior experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Nice to Have
Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating program and subcontract risk throughout the lifecycle, Experience working within the Collins Management System (CMS) or similar enterprise operating frameworks, including familiarity with product lifecycle value streams, Experience supporting U. S. Government subcontracting efforts within a regulated aerospace and defense environment, Demonstrated experience partnering with Program Management teams to support execution of complex development or production programs, Prior experience in Supply Chain, Subcontracts, or Procurement functions, with exposure to supplier performance management and subcontract execution
What You'll Do.
Lead subcontract planning
and overall subcontract strategy development
Provide business guidance to internal teams by offering market insight and supply chain support
Lead supplier negotiations and partner with the Supply Chain Contract Manager to prepare and negotiate contractual documents
Manage proposal preparation and oversee the execution and performance of complex subcontracts
Monitor subcontract performance
manage Cost Account Manager duties
and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
Oversee subcontract products and services
including obsolete parts
and future product or service roadmaps
Conduct supplier visits and maintain working relationships with supplier leadership and L4 program management
Represent the company on matters involving legal requirements
customer specifications
and government regulations
Provide direction for subcontract activities and oversee work performed by Subcontract Administrators
and Supply Chain Contract Managers
Lead internal department cadence reviews and internal customer cadence reviews
and risk and support the execution of programs with significant subcontract content and total values above fifty million dollars
Develop and execute subcontract plans
identify qualified suppliers
prepare the Supplier Statement of Work
and develop new supply sources as needed
Support programs with moderate to high risk and complexity while working independently and applying sound judgment in subcontract and compliance activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
serve as a key business partner across Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain; operate as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and supplier leadership; partner with the Supply Chain Contract Manager; provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and senior leadership; Conduct supplier visits and maintain working relationships with supplier leadership; Provide direction for subcontract activities and oversee work performed by Subcontract Administrators, Buyers, and Supply Chain Contract Managers; Lead internal department cadence reviews and internal customer cadence reviews; Demonstrated experience partnering with Program Management teams
Process & Methodology
manage program cost, schedule, and risk, support the execution of programs with significant subcontract content
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-15 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-TX-REMOTE **Position Role Type:** Remote **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Step into a high-impact role at the center of mission-critical aerospace and defense programs as a **Subcontracts Program Manager** within Collins Aerospace’s Mission Systems business. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing subcontract strategies that directly support advanced technologies relied upon by our customers and the warfighter. From early capture and proposal development through production and long-term sustainment, you’ll serve as a key business partner across Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain—ensuring suppliers deliver on cost, quality, schedule, and compliance in a highly regulated environment. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value subcontract efforts and operate as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and supplier leadership. You’ll lead negotiations, manage risk, and drive performance across programs with significant subcontract content, applying your expertise in FAR/DFARS, acquisition strategy, and earned value principles to influence outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where strategic thinking, strong judgment, and relationship-building make a measurable impact, this role provides a unique opportunity to help deliver reliable, cutting-edge solutions that matter. **This position is working Remotely** **What You Will Do:** * Lead subcontract planning, proposal review, supplier evaluations, and overall subcontract strategy d
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