Senior Manager of Subcontracts Program Management

The Senior Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Subcontract Program Management (SPM) function across programs. This role is responsible for managing a team of Subcontract Program Managers, establishing standardized processes, and ensuring enterprise-wide alignment of subcontractor and procurement activities with organizational objectives, prime contract requirements, and small business goals. The Senior Manager drives operational excellence, mentors SPM staff, and serves as the senior point of contact for executive leadership, program offices, and customers on all matters related to subcontract program management.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home, you should be located within a commutable distance (Less than 1 hour's drive one-way during normal traffic) from Gaithersburg, MD

Primary Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Management

• Recruit, develop, and manage a team of Subcontract Program Managers; conduct performance evaluations, set objectives, and support career development.
• Establish workload priorities and staffing assignments across programs to ensure adequate SPM coverage and balanced resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the SPM organization.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex subcontractor performance, contractual, or procurement issues that exceed SPM authority.

2. Strategic Oversight of Subcontract Management

• Oversee the development and quality of Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring consistency, compliance with prime contract requirements, and incorporation of stakeholder inputs.
• Provide strategic direction on source selection activities, including evaluation criteria development, bidder list composition, and alignment with Small Business Plan goals.
• Review and approve subcontractor onboarding plans, performance management frameworks, and corrective action strategies developed by SPMs.
• Monitor subcontractor performance trends across the portfolio; identify systemic risks and drive enterprise-level mitigation plans.
• Oversee the coordination of staffing levels, funding, and technical direction across subcontract efforts.

3. Procurement Oversight

• Oversee the submission and quality of Purchase Requisition Requests (PRRs) and supporting documentation (e.g., Sole Source Justifications, Software Cookbook).
• Monitor long-term cost estimates for CAS Maintenance across programs and ensure coverage gaps are identified and communicated to Program Offices and customers.
• Coordinate with supply chain, buyers, and vendor management to resolve systemic procurement issues affecting cost or schedule.
• Ensure cost and schedule adherence across all procurement activities within the SPM portfolio.

4. Proposal Strategy and Support

• Lead the SPM organization's contribution to the full proposal lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate support across all active bids.
• Oversee BOM development, subcontractor pricing data, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and SOW development for proposals.
• Review and validate pricing documentation, budget baselines, and negotiation strategies for subcontract management scope.
• Coordinate across programs to leverage existing subcontractor relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure lessons learned from prior proposals are captured and applied to improve future proposal quality and competitiveness.

5. Compliance, Reporting, and Governance

• Own the enterprise-level Subcontract Management Plan (SMP) framework and ensure program-level SMPs are developed, maintained, and compliant with prime contract requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and annual updates of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) across programs.
• Direct SEARS and R-Y-G reporting activities; review evaluation criteria, scoring, and Return-to-Green plans prepared by SPMs before submission.
• Monitor Small Business Goal performance across the portfolio; develop strategies to address shortfalls and collaborate with stakeholders to adjust sourcing approaches.
• Prepare and present executive-level summaries of small business achievements, subcontract performance, and risk posture for CPAR requirements and leadership reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations related to subcontract and procurement management.

6. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Serve as the primary interface between the SPM organization and executive leadership, program management, contracts, finance, and customer representatives.
• Represent the SPM function in program reviews, management reviews, and customer engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers at the executive level.
• Communicate organizational priorities, policy changes, and performance expectations to the SPM team and cross-functional partners.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in subcontract management, procurement, or program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in industry, e.g., aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage teams of program management professionals.
• Deep expertise in prime contract compliance, SOW development, RFP processes, and source selection.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to balance enterprise-level objectives with program-specific needs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and executive-level briefing skills.
• Familiarity with small business plans, socio-economic classifications (e.g., SAM.gov), and federal procurement regulations.
• Proficiency in [relevant tools/software, e.g., procurement systems, MS Office, SLATE].
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, maintain objectivity, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving escalated contractual and performance issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Program Management (e.g., PMP) or Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM).
• Experience with FAA or similar regulatory environments and training requirements.
• Knowledge of cost and schedule management in large-scale, complex programs.
• Experience managing subcontract portfolios valued at $1M or more.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

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Original Posting:

November 2, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.