Subcontract Administrator

True Anomaly

True Anomaly

Administration
Denver, CO, USA
USD 85k-115k / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 3, 2025

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

As a Subcontracts Administrator at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to executing our Supply Chain strategy. This role will support the Sr. Manager of Supply Chain in procurement of complex subcontracts necessary to deliver flight hardware and supporting services. This role will also support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of procurement/subcontract processes and act as an advocate across the business. This role will require someone who wants to dig in, design the processes, and own material and service requirements through delivery. We are looking for a reliable problem solver, someone who can demonstrate the ability to identify issues and develop scalable solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Source, negotiate, and procure specialized goods and services critical to mission delivery
  • Serve as the primary contractual interface between the supplier and True Anomaly
  • Own the full subcontract lifecycle – from source selection and contract proposal to execution phases
  • Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
  • Develops subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
  • Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
  • In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
  • Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
  • Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
  • Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities
  • Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
  • Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers
  • Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed
  • Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience or 3+ years with Masters, or 9+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Must have 3+ years of Supply Chain experience, contracts experience, or closely related
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • Experience must be in subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing
  • Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 in Long Beach, CA or $80,000 - $110,000 in Centennial, CO
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, 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 and experience.

OTHER

  • Work Location:
    • This position will be onsite at our Gravity Works Facility, located in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA with the potential for limited hybrid opportunities in the future.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.