Subcontract Administrator

andurilindustries

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa · United States

Posted Nov 7, 2025

Full-time
On-site
Hardware Operations : Supply Chain : Procurement

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Supply Chain team has a valuable impact for Anduril's business and mission, responsible for supporting and scaling our production and business growth. The Subcontracts Administrator drives the major subcontractor developments for Anduril's current and future programs by collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, legal, and suppliers to ensure complex negotiations and proposals are navigated to success from RFP to contract signature and delivery. This will require a breadth of understanding of both supply chain and government acquisition practices, especially FAR/DFARs compliance, the ability to work across teams seamlessly, and having extreme ownership. This unique role will have the Subcontracts Administrator working across every division at Anduril and the underlying business lines giving a look at all aspects of Anduril’s offerings.

Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth. We are a fast-growing company shaping the future of defense technology and you will have impactful ownership of critical projects that have high visibility and influence on the Procurement team's trajectory.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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 to lead subcontracts from end-to-end
Drive clear and detailed Statement of Work (SOW) generation in support of various divisions
Manage SOW content and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRL)s to be consistent with the negotiated subcontract technical scope
Monitor the performance of the subcontractor, perform product acceptance, support source selection for managing suppliers, and review of subcontractor documents/deliverables
Lead subcontract proposal and award process. Review subcontractor’s proposal and negotiate price, terms, deliverables, and dates while generating required FAR/DFARs documentation.
Perform cost and schedule variance investigations
Experience coordinating with contracts and PM team during a Prime proposal effort on flowdowns, proposal schedule and generating evaluation documentation for subcontracts in support of a proposal/capture effort.
Monitor and manage key subcontractor processes
Identify proposed changes in subcontract technical scope to the subcontractor
Lead, streamline and grow Anduril’s subcontracting process
Ensure subcontract compliance with Government requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor degree in law, accounting/finance, business, supply chain management or related compliance field
3+ 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, if not already local, to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 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 Anduril's 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 you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

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