Subcontracts Senior Project Manager - Federal - Remote

Company: Maximus Inc.
Location: Campbell
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Description & Requirements The Subcontracts Senior Project Manager - Federal leads process implementation, change management, continuous improvement and data strategies in the Subcontract Management organization. The role serves as a project manager to oversee end-to-end project implementation; and this role serves as a business advisor and accountable individual contributor working independently in accordance with leadership priorities to drive improvement projects from analysis to implementation. The candidate will share responsibility for change management within the Subcontracts Management organization and to facilitate changes with internal stakeholders Position requires working in a matrixed business environment with stakeholders in the following groups: Operations & Compliance: • Lead the transition and implementation of subcontract project activities for new business wins, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives. • Oversee program documentation, compliance reporting, and data accuracy in line with federal regulations and company policies. • Perform project management reviews and evaluations of RFP/RFQs, source selections, pricing analyses, and terms and conditions. Business Development Support: • Build repeatable processes to facilitate effective teaming and non-disclosure agreement management across the subcontracting organization. • Develop strategy to capture teaming commitments across the enterprise for operational planning with support from leadership. • Develop and influence team members transition management approaches to mitigate risk, workforce plan, and ensure proposal commitments are implemented in the subcontracting process. Systems & Tools: • Lead the use of iCertis for contract lifecycle management and Coupa for procurement activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement and best practices in the subcontracts department and subcontracting process. - Oversee end-to-end project implementation. - Develop repeatable processes within the subcontract organization in coordination with leadership. - Develop, track and report key subcontract functional metrics to improve effectiveness. - Develop and implement technology-driven solutions to enhance procurement efficiency. - Direct and monitor the use of available systems to develop and manage a data strategy to drive visibility, mitigate compliance risk, and drive efficiency and best practices in using systems. - Act as an advisor to project teams, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and commercial contracting principles while optimizing subcontract activities to support project goals. - Support subcontract negotiation strategies with data and analysis as required. - Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and maintenance of subcontract documentation per FAR/DFARS and company policies. - Conduct pre-award compliance reviews and support Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits. - Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project stakeholders to support long-term project success. Minimum Requirements - Bachelors degree in relevant field of study and 7 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience with coaching, influencing, facilitation, negotiations, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. • Experience with CPSR Federal auditing processes and procedures. • Excellent leadership, collaboration, and analytical skills • Learning agility and program management skills are critical for success in this role, as the successful candidate will be expected to manage moderate to complex subcontract optimization projects that may involve collaboration with project management, finance, accounting, legal, compliance, technical, and subcontract team members • Strong experience in procurement or subcontracting within a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliant environment. • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) • Subcontracts specialist or subcontracts manager experience preferred • Experience with ERP systems and performing data analytics, reporting, or tool development strongly preferred • Experience in change management to collaborate, communicate, and implement process improvements • PMP Certification Preferred • Six Sigma Certification Preferred EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidates education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximuss total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicants salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations. Minimum Salary $ 111,605.00 Maximum Salary $ 151,000.00

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