Subcontract Manager

Subcontract Manager

Denver, Colorado, United States, Los Angeles, California, United States

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

True Anomaly values creativity and ingenuity, challenging assumptions to deliver ambitious results, and believes that our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

As a Subcontract Manager at True Anomaly, you will report to the Senior Director, Supply Chain and serve as a trusted partner in building and managing the subcontracting function that enables successful program execution. You will structure agreements, manage supplier performance, and integrate subcontracted work across cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance — helping power the development of our groundbreaking technologies that redefine space security.

Responsibilities include supporting operational functions in developing and executing subcontracting strategies aligned with program and production goals, balancing speed, capability, cost, and risk; leading negotiation and management of subcontracts, SOWs, NDAs, and change orders, ensuring clear scope, deliverables, schedules, pricing, and acceptance criteria; driving contract structures that incentivize performance and accountability, and owning the development and maintenance of standard subcontract templates; partnering with Legal and Program teams to manage contractual and execution risk, including compliance with ITAR, export control, security, and customer regulatory requirements; managing subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, quality, and execution — establishing KPIs, reporting cadences, and escalation paths; leading regular reviews with strategic subcontractors to address program needs, priorities, and production readiness; serving as the primary interface between subcontractors and internal teams, ensuring subcontract activities are integrated into program schedules and milestones; collaborating with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to resolve issues quickly and align subcontract activities with project timelines and budgets; tracking subcontract budgets, commitments, and financial performance, and ensuring timely payments in accordance with contract terms; and maintaining subcontract documentation and audit readiness in support of compliance and financial oversight.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; 7+ years of subcontract or supply chain management experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, or technology manufacturing; a proven track record of negotiating and managing complex subcontract agreements in a fast-paced, program-driven environment; deep understanding of subcontracting principles including SOW development, pricing structures, risk allocation, and supplier performance management; familiarity with regulatory requirements in Aerospace & Defense, including ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and export control compliance; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate across technical, operational, and business teams; a results-driven mindset with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to closing issues and driving accountability; and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic, startup environment.

Compensation includes a base salary of $85,000-$165,000 and equity plus benefits including health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, and parental leave. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Additional requirements include a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office; the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job; and the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.