Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Subcontracts Manager to join our team in Alice Springs, Australia, supporting critical National Security programs. This is a leadership-focused role, where you will manage subcontracting and procurement activities with a strategic mindset, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and cost-effective solutions in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Subcontracts Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of subcontract administrators while driving the execution of effective procurement strategies. You will play a critical role in the success of our supply chain operations by streamlining processes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management:

• Supervise and mentor a team of approximately eight (8) Subcontract Administrators.

• Oversee recruitment, training, professional development, performance evaluations, and talent management within the team.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and diverse team culture.

• Operational Excellence:

• Lead all subcontracts and procurement activities within your area of responsibility.

• Develop, implement, and enforce processes to improve team efficiency and ensure cost-effectiveness.

• Establish and maintain data-driven metrics and performance reporting systems.

• Review and validate subcontract documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Compliance & Oversight:

• Ensure adherence to Amentum policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), and compliance standards.

• Conduct subcontract compliance reviews, including CPSR audits, ACO consent processes, and import/export compliance.

• Strategic Contributions:

• Collaborate with leadership to influence capture strategies and integrate subcontracts and procurement into broader business development efforts.

• Utilize tools such as Costpoint, OnPoint, and SAP to support procurement and reporting processes.

• Engage in monthly program reviews and deliver strategic insights to operational customers and senior management.

• Hands-On Subcontracts Administration:

• Support program operations by directly managing subcontract agreement administration as required.

• Assist with new initiatives, special projects, and problem-solving to drive mission success.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Role is performed in a standard office setting.

• This is a leadership-focused, hands-on role, requiring active participation in supply chain tasks as necessary.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations and import/export compliance requirements.

• Extensive experience in developing and executing effective supply chain strategies.

• Proven ability to deliver cost-saving initiatives and manage change in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in subcontract compliance, CPSR audits, and metrics-driven performance management.

• Proficiency with Costpoint, SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Security Clearance Required:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance and ability to get a TS/SCI clearance .

• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining/maintaining the required clearance, meeting client-site requirements, and securing necessary visa and medical/psychological clearances.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for each year of required education).

Minimum Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in subcontract management or related fields, with at least 8 years in a leadership/management role.

• Minimum 3 years of management experience specifically in subcontract management environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).

• Experience in high-volume, global supply chain environments.

• Prior experience supporting contingency operations is highly desirable.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening