Joblaze summary

The Manager of Subcontracts at CesiumAstro oversees a team dedicated to executing subcontract activities across various programs and suppliers. This role demands expertise in subcontract management, government contracting, and supplier negotiations, requiring a strong background in supply chain leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in navigating complex commercial issues and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure compliance and alignment with program goals. CesiumAstro fosters a collaborative environment, emphasizing hands-on work and cross-functional engagement.

Joblaze insights

Listed 7 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 4, 2026. Last confirmed on CesiumAstro's careers page November 10, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at CesiumAstro: Austin, TX.

Quick facts

What seniority level is this role?: CesiumAstro targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Manager, Subcontracts role at CesiumAstro.

From the original posting

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Manager, Subcontracts to our team. In this role you will lead a team responsible for subcontract execution across assigned programs, suppliers, and business areas. This role manages subcontract activities involving sourcing, negotiations, awards, administration, change management, supplier performance, and closeout while ensuring compliance with established policies and contractual requirements. The Manager establishes team priorities, allocates resources, develops subcontract professionals, and addresses complex supplier and commercial issues to support program cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives. This position requires an experienced supply chain leader with strong knowledge of subcontract management, government contracting, supplier negotiations, and commercial risk management. The Manager partners cross-functionally with Program Management, Material Program Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Legal/Contracts, Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to resolve subcontract challenges, mitigate supplier risks, and align execution with program commitments and business priorities.

Manager, Subcontracts

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