Job title: Subcontracts administrator

Exciting opportunity to grow your career in Aerospace & Defense

Description

About the Role

The Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and managing subcontracts for a variety of high‑dollar, high‑complexity systems, materials, and services in support of multiple product lines. This role plays a key part in supplier selection, contract negotiation, and the development of subcontracts and long‑term agreements, as well as the ongoing management of large and complex supplier programs.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and manage complex subcontracts across multiple product lines

Lead supplier selection activities, including analysis and sourcing strategy development

Negotiate and create subcontracts and long‑term supplier agreements

Manage large, high‑value, and complex supplier programs

Conduct cost, schedule, and performance analysis

Support program and project management activities and lead cross‑functional efforts as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management

Demonstrated experience in analysis, sourcing strategy development, contract negotiation, and complex program management

Program/project management experience, including leading teams

Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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