Akima

We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager to join our dynamic Contracts & Procurement team. The Subcontracts Manager will be responsible for managing the full life cycle of subcontracts in support of U.S. government contracts. This role involves negotiating, executing, and administering complex subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements (e.g., DFARS), and internal company policies.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract Lifecycle Management: Lead the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of subcontracts from pre-award through closeout.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure subcontracting activities are compliant with FAR/DFARS, CPSR, contract-specific clauses, and Akima policies.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate subcontract-related risks; maintain appropriate documentation to support audit readiness.
• Negotiation & Contracting: Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, delivery, and other subcontractor performance requirements.
• Source Selection: Assist in source selection processes, including drafting and issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating proposals, and conducting cost/price analysis.
• Subcontractor Management: Monitor subcontractor performance, resolve issues, and manage modifications and deliverables.
• Reporting: Maintain subcontract files and systems; provide accurate and timely reports to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Program Managers, Legal, Finance, and Technical Teams to align subcontracting efforts with program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or similar and 10 years’ experience.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARs and other public laws and regulations.
• Experience with Costpoint 8 or higher.
• Strong background in compliance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills, strong presentation skills, ability to listen well and communicate effectively with others.
• Proven ability to collaborate across the organization and operate effectively within a matrix environment by resolving conflict and influencing others.
• The candidate must possess in depth knowledge of software applications: word-processing and spreadsheets.
• US Citizenship is required.

Job ID

2025-17609

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

125,000-150,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).