Contracts & Subcontracts Manager
Location: San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Corporate
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
Job Description Apply Now
Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of Americas service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Subcontracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. This role is responsible for managing pre-award through closeout activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting program execution through effective contract and subcontract administration.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in contract and/or subcontract management.
- Working knowledge of contract structures and content (FAR Parts 13 and 11 preferred).
- Familiarity with multiple contract types (Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursement, T&M).
- Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and related government regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Bachelors degree preferred.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management
- Manage the full lifecycle of contracts from pre-award strategy through execution and closeout.
- Administer, negotiate, and monitor a variety of contract types, including:
- Cost-reimbursement (CPFF, CPAF, etc.)
- Time & Materials (T&M)
- Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Joint Funding Agreements (JFA) under Other Transactions
- Facilitate pre-award and post-award activities supporting company programs.
- Develop cost proposals and perform cost analysis as required.
- Collaborate with customers, program teams, and subcontractors on funding and budget matters.
- Monitor contract budgets and support budget formulation.
- Manage contract closeouts.
- Negotiate and issue contract modifications.
- Plan and conduct post-award conferences and debriefings.
Subcontract & Supplier Management
- Lead development, distribution, and management of all subcontract agreements, including independent contractor (1099) arrangements.
- Ensure proper flow-down requirements from prime contracts into subcontracts.
- Manage supplier cost, schedule, and contractual performance, including compliance with:
- Insurance requirements
- Funding limitations
- Staffing plans
- Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements
- Oversee compliance with subcontracting plans and eSRS reporting.
- Manage teaming agreements (TA, CTA, etc.).
- Select or recommend subcontractors, prepare subcontract packages, issue awards, and administer subcontracts.
- Handle subcontractor compliance events and implement corrective action plans as needed.
Proposal & Program Support
- Participate in proposal development, pre-proposal planning, and post-award execution activities.
Work Environment & Schedule: Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Employee may be required to travel to a Decypher office or meeting location for periodic meetings. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Schedule for this position: full-time, M-F, minimum of 8 hours per day; work window is normal day work hours (8 am 5 pm local time)
Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Decypher considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)