Subcontracts Manager

2 Locations INFRASTRUCTURE Full-time $125k to $139k Posted Nov 5, 2026
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About this role

Cubic Transportation Systems is hiring a Subcontracts Manager, full-time, on-site in 2 Locations, in the INFRASTRUCTURE sector.

Business Unit:

Cubic Integrated Supply Chain

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and support supply chain management for key products and services.
- Assist program teams in making sound business decisions regarding subcontractor and supplier engagements.
- Manage the full subcontract lifecycle: bid package creation, proposal analysis, fact-finding, negotiation, administration, and vendor relationship management.
- Negotiate most competitive commercial and business terms for various agreements (licenses, teaming, escrow) to drive maximum cost savings and protection to CUBIC.
- Efficiently and cost-effectively award subcontracts. Lead needs assessment with internal customers (CTS) to fully define subcontractor requirements. Lead competitive bid selection.
- Administer subcontract modifications and updates aligned with evolving program needs.
- Serve as a cross functional liaison between internal departments and suppliers to address requirements, specifications, and quality concerns.
- Support departmental goals related to vendor performance, requisition placement, and processing efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal customer (CTS) to leverage spend and relationships across CTS programs.
- Maintain accurate and timely updates to contract/subcontract databases.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. export and foreign government regulations.
- Partner with the Legal team to uphold subcontract legal compliance.
- Prepare KPI reporting as required by ISC leadership.
- Conduct detailed cost price analysis measuring final negotiated terms against initial budget.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, across quality, procurement, planning and ISC finance.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, preferred.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Contracts, Procurement, Project Management, or Subcontractor Management, desired.
- Proven expertise in subcontract administration, proposal analysis, negotiation, strategic sourcing, RFP development, and vendor communication.
- Strong market awareness and adaptability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated success in resolving commercial disputes and conducting complex negotiations.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

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Cubic Pay Range:
$125,000.00 - $139,000.00* + benefits.
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*Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market.

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The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Worker Type:

Employee
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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Cubic Transportation Systems

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