About Slingshot Aerospace
Slingshot Aerospace is accelerating the safe, secure, and sustainable growth of space through AI-powered products for satellite tracking, space domain awareness, and space operations. We partner with U.S. government agencies, global defense organizations, and commercial operators to deliver mission-ready capabilities.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive Subcontracts Administrator to support both government and commercial programs. This role focuses on the day-to-day administration of subcontract agreements — ensuring compliance, monitoring performance, processing modifications, and maintaining accurate documentation. The Subcontracts Administrator will collaborate closely with program management, contracts, procurement, and finance teams to support successful program execution.
This position reports directly to the Director of Contracts.
Key Responsibilities.
- Administer subcontracts from award through closeout.
- Process subcontract modifications, extensions, and funding changes.
- Track deliverables, funding, and invoices to ensure compliance.
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready subcontract files.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and support evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS (for government contracts) and adapt practices for commercial contracts.
- Act as the main point of contact for subcontract administration matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5+ years of subcontract administration experience (government & commercial).
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and subcontract flow-downs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with contract/subcontract management systems and Microsoft Office.
Preferred
- NCMA certification (CCCM or CFCM).
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial programs.
- Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and export compliance.
Location: Remote
Reports To: Director of Program Management
Salary: $66,800 - $111,400
US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.
Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.
Slingshot Aerospace Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office
5475 Tech Center Dr. Suite 225, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80919
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