Senior Subcontracts & Procurement Manager

Fairfax VA Contract / Contract to Hire

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a highly respected mission-driven research and technology organization seeking a Senior Subcontracts & Procurement Manager to join its growing team in Fairfax VA.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role supporting sophisticated R&D engineering hardware and software development programs serving government and commercial customers. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in federal procurement compliance subcontract administration and CPSR readiness while helping drive operational excellence across the organization. Based on the provided job description the role focuses on FAR/DFARS compliance procurement governance CPSR support and process improvement initiatives.

• Manage the full lifecycle of subcontracting and procurement activities including solicitation competition negotiations award and administration.
• Support cost-reimbursable T&M and fixed-price contract environments.
• Lead procurement governance efforts and ensure compliance with FAR DFARS and related regulations.
• Draft review and negotiate subcontract agreements purchase orders NDAs teaming agreements and modifications.
• Support CPSR preparation maintenance activities internal audits and corrective action implementation.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies procedures templates and process documentation.
• Conduct detailed compliance reviews and cost/price analysis assessments.
• Partner with engineering finance legal business development and program teams on procurement strategies and proposal support.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance to stakeholders regarding procurement best practices.

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Contracts or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 12 years of subcontracting and procurement experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• Deep expertise with FAR DFARS CPSR requirements and federal procurement regulations.
• Extensive hands-on experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint procurement modules.
• Proven success developing procurement policies procedures and compliance documentation.
• Strong experience with cost/price analysis source selection and procurement audits.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and lead process improvements without direct supervisory responsibility.

• CPSM CFCM CPCM or similar certification.
• Experience supporting R&D IR&D engineering or prototype development programs.
• Prior experience within a mid-to-large government contracting environment.

Interested candidates should apply today for immediate consideration.