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Subcontract Administrator, General

Anduril


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 129000 - 171000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE JOB

Andurils Supply Chain team scales the production and business growth behind every program we ship. The Subcontracts Administrator is the owner of Andurils major subcontractor relationships driving complex high-value subcontracts from RFP through award execution and closeout in support of both current programs and future proposal captures. Youll work at the intersection of engineering program management legal quality manufacturing and the supplier itself navigating FAR/DFARS compliance and government acquisition practice while keeping the technical scope cost and schedule tightly aligned.

This is a role with unusual breadth youll see every division and business line at Anduril and youll have real ownership of the projects and process improvements that shape where the Procurement team goes next. Were looking for subcontracts professionals who bring extreme ownership comfort in ambiguity and the ability to move fast without dropping compliance rigor.

WHAT YOULL DO:
  • Own the Full Subcontract Lifecycle: Run the RFP-through-closeout process end to end proposal evaluation negotiation award execution administration and closeout on complex high-value subcontracts.
  • Draft and Manage Technical Scope: Generate clear defensible SOWs and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) that stay tightly aligned with the negotiated technical scope and drive change management when scope shifts.
  • Lead Commercial Negotiations: Review subcontractor proposals and negotiate price terms deliverables and schedule while generating the FAR/DFARS documentation required to close.
  • Support Prime Proposal Captures: Partner with Contracts and PM during prime proposal efforts on flowdowns proposal schedules and subcontract evaluation documentation in support of capture.
  • Manage Ongoing Performance: Monitor subcontractor cost schedule and technical performance run variance investigations and drive product acceptance and deliverable reviews.
  • Cross-Functional Execution: Work seamlessly with program management engineering legal contracts proposal and procurement teams to move subcontracts through the gates without stalls.
  • Improve the Machine: Lead streamline and scale Andurils subcontracting process itself the volume is growing fast and the person in this seat gets to shape how we run.
  • Ensure Compliance: Keep every subcontract compliant with FAR/DFARS CAS ITAR and internal government-contracting requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors degree in law accounting finance business supply chain management or a related compliance field.
  • 3 years of experience managing high-complexity full-lifecycle subcontracts across multi-discipline programs.
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS CAS and ITAR compliance.
  • Track record evaluating subcontractor performance and deliverables against negotiated technical and commercial terms.
  • Ability to be onsite in Costa Mesa CA (relocation supported if not already local).
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Deep familiarity with government contracts and Cost Accounting Standards.
  • Self-starter with a bias toward action and problem solving.
  • Experience developing high-tech high-mix / low-volume products.
  • Prior time in a fast-paced start-up or scale-up environment.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$129000 - $171000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority