Subcontracts Manager, Public Sector

Scale AI · Washington, DC · Public Sector · listed August 24, 2026

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The shape of it

Seniority

Manager

Experience asked

5+ years

Where

On site

Stated pay

$166,400 – $249,000 USD

Requirements listed

Length

1,238 words

In the posting’s own words

We’re hiring a subcontracts manager to own the day-to-day relationships, execution, and integration of subcontractors supporting our Public Sector programs. You will work alongside Scale’s Delivery team and technical leads to ensure our subcontractors understand where their work fits into the broader technical solution, deliver against committed timelines and requirements, and remain fully integrated into our overall program execution.

What it asks for · 12

Integrate subcontractor activities into the broader Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and proactively identify dependencies, risks, and potential schedule impacts
5+ years of experience in program management, technical program management, subcontractor management, defense acquisition, systems integration, or a related role
Experience working with Integrated Master Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, Statements of Work, deliverable tracking, and formal program reviews
Strong technical acumen and the ability to understand software, systems integration, interfaces, dependencies, and technical program plans without needing to be the engineer approving the work
Demonstrated ability to operate across both technical and administrative domains, from engineering dependencies and program schedules to invoicing, onboarding, and documentation
Experience building and managing integrated program plans with multiple teams, workstreams, and external dependencies
Strong ability to influence organizations and individuals outside of your direct reporting chain
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with engineers, program managers, executives, subcontractors, and government stakeholders
High ownership and a track record of proactively identifying risks and driving them through resolution
Familiarity with government contracting structures, subcontract administration, FAR/DFARS requirements, and flow-down obligations
Familiarity with AI/ML systems, generative AI, agentic workflows, APIs, data pipelines, or modern software architectures
Familiarity with subcontractor invoicing, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reconciliation

Degree language

Integrate subcontractor activities into the broader Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and proactively identify dependencies, risks, and potential schedule impacts
Experience working with Integrated Master Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, Statements of Work, deliverable tracking, and formal program reviews

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Ways of working

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Operations & finance

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Machine learning2×

Data

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