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Government Subcontracts Manager

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Job Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Government Subcontracts Manager in beautiful, Colorado Springs, CO. Serving as the point of contact for all assigned procurement matters during all phases of requisition and purchase order formation and administration to include legal requirements, terms, customer specifications, and government regulations.

  • Responsible for management and administration of purchase orders and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as FAR and DFAR (and other) applicable laws and regulations
  • Evaluating purchase orders for conformance with company policies, practices, and standards to meet business objectives and to ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations
  • Reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions, quotes, modifications, and other types of agreements
  • Providing active, creative, and business oriented solutions as part of reviewing quotes, statement of works, schedules, and deliverables
  • Reviewing and analyzing Purchase Requests for thoroughness and compliancy
  • Processing PRs, purchase change orders, and RFQs to suppliers
  • Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity
  • Participating in vendor review and processing and utilizing different systems to ensure proper checks and balances have been initiated before onboarding of a vendor
  • Developing new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive
  • Interacting closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues
  • Work with management to address all aspects of procurement support and product availability
  • Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
  • Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.
  • Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
  • Work problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
  • Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Build productive internal/external working relationships.
  • Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Experience And Skills

  • 5 - 7 years minimum Government Contract or related experience
  • Contract Administration Experience to include SBIR phase III

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • SharePoint experience
  • Costpoint experience
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

EEO Is The Law

Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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Salary : $70,000 - $100,000

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