Salary
≈ $101k – $234k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (San Diego)
Seniority
Senior
Visa
H-1B filings in 12 months: 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, General Atomics is a prominent defense and diversified technologies corporation specializing in advanced aerospace and energy systems. The company develops and manufactures industry-defining remotely piloted aircraft, including the Predator and Reaper series, alongside electromagnetic aircraft launch systems and airborne surveillance technologies. It also remains a pioneer in high-energy physics, operating the largest magnetic fusion research facility in the United States and driving critical innovations in nuclear power.
Backed by FACIT
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Subcontract Administrator to join our Subcontracts team at our location in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, written and verbal communication, and ability to work independently, in a team environment and provide subcontract leadership for the company.
The position must be in office several days per week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for major subcontracts procurement of complex mission critical hardware and/or services necessary to support assigned program(s) and related program proposal activities.
- Reviews SOWs, prepares RFP/RFQ’s, conducts source selection determinations (including noncompetitive justifications), while ensuring compliance to applicable Purchasing system considerations.
- Reviews and analyzes supplier bids/proposals and performs cost and/or price analysis. Leads cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
- Conducts subcontracts negotiations with suppliers.
- Reviews, interprets, and provides recommendations regarding terms and
- conditions, and participates and/or leads negotiations for modifications to standard/non-standard subcontract provisions.
- Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
- Identifies subcontract risks/issues and provides leadership in developing innovative solutions to complex subcontracting requirements.
- Represents the organization as the primary subcontract business point of contact on assigned subcontracts to internal and external customers, making presentations as required.
- Ensures compliance with company policy/procedures, and government regulations throughout the procurement lifecycle. Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impacts on subcontracts.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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