Aerospace Subcontract Administrator

***Must be a U.S. Person, as defined under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, due to required access to export-controlled information.

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a leading aerospace and defense component manufacturer to identify an experienced Aerospace Subcontract Administrator. Acting as an external recruitment partner, StaffRight Associates is managing the search to connect top-tier procurement professionals with this rapidly growing, private-equity-backed organization.

This full-time, direct-hire role offers a strategic platform to oversee the full lifecycle of complex subcontracts, govern supplier relationships, and ensure strict regulatory adherence across high-visibility defense programs. Operating with high autonomy out of Winston-Salem, NC, the selected professional will collaborate closely with cross-functional leadership to mitigate commercial risk, optimize procurement workflows, and maintain audit-ready standards across all government-funded initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Execute end-to-end subcontract administration, directing competitive quoting, award processing, purchase order releases, and ongoing vendor management.
• Analyze Statements of Work (SOWs), solicitation requirements, and contractual terms to isolate business or financial exposures and present actionable risk assessments to executive leadership.
• Architect comprehensive subcontract packages, non-disclosure agreements, and bases of estimates incorporating accurate pricing, delivery schedules, and regulatory flow-downs.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering scope modifications, funding oversight, delivery tracking, and complex contractual provisions.
• Partner alongside Program Managers, Engineering, Finance, and Contracts divisions to guarantee complete alignment with customer flow-down mandates and operational performance targets.
• Champion strict regulatory compliance by maintaining impeccable, audit-ready documentation in full accordance with federal statutes, export controls, and internal governance frameworks.
• Resolve intricate contractual disputes and formal communications while serving as the primary liaison for critical vendor networks.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience supporting Department Of Defense (DoD), Aerospace, Defense, or government-funded programs.
• Mastery in interpreting and negotiating complex terms under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Proven experience supporting internal or external compliance evaluations, including Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
• Deep knowledge of diverse agreement structures, including Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Firm-Fixed-Price Level-Of-Effort (FFP LOE), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Time And Materials (T&M), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), and Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs).
• Working knowledge of General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA) standards.
• Familiarity with industry quality and security frameworks, including AS9100 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration capabilities across technical, financial, and executive disciplines in high-risk, fast-paced environments.
• U.S. Person status as defined by applicable federal export control laws.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Annual base salary range: $100,000 – $140,000.
• Paid relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.