Subcontract Manager
TLDR
Own the full subcontract lifecycle for government and defense programs, from RFP through closeout, while keeping FAR/DFARS procurement files audit-ready.
Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading-edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders-of-magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications.
You'll own the full subcontract lifecycle — from RFP through closeout — on government and defense programs. You're fluent in FAR/DFARS, comfortable negotiating with suppliers, and sharp enough to keep procurement files audit-ready while supporting fast-moving program teams.
YOU WILL
Pre-Award
- Support make/buy decisions and sourcing strategies
- Prepare RFPs, RFQs, and bid packages
- Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing, and terms
- Conduct price and cost analyses
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, SOWs, and terms & conditions
- Draft and execute subcontracts and purchase agreements
Post-Award
- Administer subcontract performance and manage changes, modifications, and funding updates
- Monitor supplier compliance with technical, quality, and schedule requirements
- Resolve contractual issues and disputes
- Support program management teams on supplier performance matters
- Coordinate across engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and legal
Compliance
- Flow down applicable prime contract requirements to subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and CPSR requirements
- Maintain procurement files and audit-ready documentation
Requirements
YOU HAVE:
- 10+ years of experience in government contracting, aerospace/defense, or procurement
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, Finance, Economics, or Engineering
- Working knowledge of FAR Parts 12, 15, 16, 31, 44, and 52; DFARS clauses
- Experience with cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, and T&M contract types
- Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management tools — SAP, Costpoint (Deltek), NetSuite, or Oracle a plus
- Strong negotiation skills across pricing, T&Cs, and change orders
- Ability to manage dozens of active subcontracts and track deliverables, funding, and compliance deadlines
- Clear communicator — comfortable with suppliers, program managers, engineers, and government customers alike
BONUS POINTS:
- NCMA certification (CFCM, CPCM, or CCCM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or PMP
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
- Advanced Excel and proposal evaluation skills
Benefits
- Salary range: $ 140000-155000
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
- Employer-funded Health Savings Account
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) match
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Savings Account
- Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment
- Equity Program
Benefits
Education Stipend
Student Loan Repayment
Equity Compensation
Equity Program
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible Savings Account
Health Insurance
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
Paid Time Off
Unlimited PTO
Wellness Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
ColdQuanta is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our teams, here in beautiful Boulder, Colorado; Madison, Wisconsin; and Oxford, UK. We work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and value each person's contribution whether technical or administrative. Our employees have the opportunity to transition world-class advanced research towards ground-breaking products and systems that address the rapidly-expanding quantum technologies market. Our goals include: Developing a highly scalable neutral atom quantum computer Creating compact systems to make quantum sensors and navigators deployable Advancing key components and subsystems to enable widespread adoption of cold atom and ion trap systems for computing, signal processing, and communication systems. ColdQuanta’s global customers include major commercial and defense companies, all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, national labs operated by the Department of Energy, NASA, and NIST, and major universities. ColdQuanta is based in Boulder, CO with offices in Madison, Wisconsin, and Oxford, UK.
- Founded
- Founded 2007
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Total raised
- $52M raised