Subcontracts Manager

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.

Job Description

As a Subcontracts Manager , your work at GDIT will directly support the mission of the HHS Sector within the FedHealth Division. You will play a key role in ensuring compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned subcontracting solutions that enable our customer’s ability to deliver high‑quality health services, advance public health initiatives, and achieve program objectives on time and within budget. You will also lead and develop a high‑functioning, high‑performing team of Subcontracts Administrators (SCAs), ensuring they are empowered, aligned, and equipped to execute at a consistently excellent level in support of the mission.

• Lead and Manage Subcontract Strategy and Execution
  Drive the full subcontract lifecycle—from requirements definition and solicitation through negotiation, award, administration, and closeout—to ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑effective support to program and customer needs.
• Lead a High‑Performing SCA Team
  Manage, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of SCAs, setting clear expectations, providing guidance on complex issues, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement that elevates support to both internal stakeholders and the customer.
• Collaborate Across Contracts, Programs, and Capture Teams
  Partner closely with program management, contracts, project control, procurement, capture, and business development teams to align subcontracting approaches with program objectives, customer requirements, and proposal strategies.
• Drive Operational Excellence and Risk Mitigation
  Develop and implement subcontracting best practices, resolve complex subcontract issues, and proactively identify and mitigate risks related to performance, compliance, schedule, and cost to protect both GDIT and the customer’s mission.
• Utilize Tools, Systems, and Expertise to Deliver Results
  Apply your expertise in federal procurement (e.g., FAR/DFARS, HHS/agency supplements), subcontract terms and conditions, negotiations, and cost/price analysis while leveraging GDIT systems and tools to manage subcontract performance, reporting, and documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your subcontract management and federal procurement expertise and your drive for innovation to GDIT. The Subcontracts Manager must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience in subcontracts, contracts, procurement, or a closely related field supporting federal programs
• Role requirements:
  • Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS and/or HHS or civilian agency supplements)
  • Experience with subcontract negotiations, cost/price analysis, and subcontract administration systems/tools
  • Previous leadership experience
• Location: This is a hybrid position working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite a minimum of (3) days a week. Must be comfortable to travel to meetings as needed.
• US Persons required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%