Subcontract Manager, Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 130,000-180,000 · 5+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 23, 2026

At a glance

The Subcontracts Manager drives major subcontractor developments for current and future programs by collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and legal teams.
This role manages complex negotiations and proposals from RFP to contract signature and delivery, ensuring compliance with government acquisition practices.
The position involves working across every division at Anduril to support and scale production and business growth.

Own the RFP process, manage proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases.
Work cross-functionally with program management, technical, legal, proposal teams, contract managers, and procurement teams.
Drive clear and detailed Statement of Work (SOW) generation.
Manage SOW content and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRL)s.
Monitor subcontractor performance, perform product acceptance, and review subcontractor documents/deliverables.
Review subcontractor proposals and negotiate price, terms, deliverables, and dates while generating required FAR/DFARs documentation.
Perform cost and schedule variance investigations.
Coordinate with contracts and PM teams during Prime proposal efforts on flowdowns and proposal schedules.
Identify proposed changes in subcontract technical scope.
Lead, streamline and grow Anduril’s subcontracting process.

Bachelor degree in law, accounting/finance, business, supply chain management or related compliance field.
5+ years of experience in multi-discipline programs managing high complexity, full-life cycle subcontracts.
Strong understanding of FAR/DFAR, CAS, and ITAR compliance.
Experience evaluating subcontractor performance and deliverables.
Ability to relocate to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Strong understanding of government contracts and cost accounting standards.
Self-starter with a bias toward action and problem solving.
Experience developing high-tech products in a high-mix/complexity, low-volume environment.
Exposure working in a fast-pace, start-up environment.
Active U.S TS clearance.