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Subcontract Administrator I

General Atomics

Poway, CAFull-time$54–87K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$54–87K/yr
Location
Poway, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems seeks a Subcontract Administrator I to provide subcontract support to one or more business units under close supervision. The role assists with bid evaluation, subcontract issues, negotiations, agreements, and records, while supporting procurement of materials, equipment, and services in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Acquisition Principles, requiredPolicy Compliance, requiredFollowing Instructions, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredComputer Skills, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTeamwork, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Related, nice to haveDoD Secret Clearance, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

58876BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for providing subcontract support to one or more business units. Areas of responsibility may include source evaluation, source selection, and terms and conditions for the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to provide for subcontract awards in accordance with company policy and department standard operating procedures. May select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts. Responds to routine inquiries and may participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

  • Assist in the preparation, analysis and evaluation of bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and department operating procedures.

  • Assist in the identification of subcontract issues and participates in developing solutions.

  • May participate in negotiating and modifying standard subcontract provisions and assist in negotiating and modifying non-standard subcontracts.

  • Reviews, drafts as necessary, and may participate in the negotiation of non-disclosure and teaming agreements.

  • Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts, including export considerations.

  • Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records.

  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

  • Additional duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

  • Must have a basic understanding of acquisition principles, theories and concepts.

  • Must be customer focused and possess:

  • the ability to follow policy and procedures as well as detailed instructions;

  • good verbal and written communication skills to accurately document and report findings to a limited audience;

  • good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees; and,

  • good computer skills.

  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential, as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

  • Must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Experience Level:

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

54,000

Pay Range High:

86,625

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,168 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54–87K/yr
  • California median$116–171K/yr409 salary ranges
  • US median$94–145K/yr3,000 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 51% below the California median midpoint ($144K) — in the lowest quarter of Procurement salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 517 open Procurement jobs in California and 5,168 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,060 postings).
Education
2,093 of the 5,168 open Procurement jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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