Mgr III- Subcontracts

BAE Systems•Broomfield, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary program point of contact (POC) with management responsibility and overall cost, schedule, and technical accountability for a major/critical subcontract or a portfolio of large program subcontracts. The position involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling significant program subcontract management activities to ensure supplier execution of all subcontract requirements. It also requires maintaining positive internal and external relationships with the BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) customer, the program team, and the supplier(s). The Integrated Supply Chain team plays a critical role in program success by linking the end-to-end material flow. The role is responsible for leadership and management of program subcontracts, acting as the primary POC for all subcontract stakeholders regarding cost, schedule, technical, quality, and deliverables. It involves participation in proposal preparation, coordination of supplier RFP packages, and technical evaluations of subcontractor proposals. The role may lead the development of a Program Subcontract Management Plan (PSMP) and lead the program Subcontract Management Team (SMT), ensuring alignment with the program and appropriate staffing. Responsibilities include communicating program mission requirements to subcontractors, developing and executing subcontract management plans, scope of work, technical requirements, and deliverables. The position holds program-level budgetary authority for subcontract execution, including profit/loss, labor budget, and management reserve. It is responsible for subcontract cost tracking, Earned Value (EV) and EAC budget, variance tracking, and reporting, as well as ensuring timely supplier financial reporting. Visibility and communication of subcontract technical, quality assurance, financial, schedule, and compliance to program reporting requirements are key. The role manages subcontract schedules, integrates supplier IMS into the program level IMS, and manages subcontract risks (cost, schedule, technical, quality). It is responsible for deconflicting resource and schedule conflicts at subcontractor locations and leveraging program and SMS teams for conflict resolution. Change control and management for subcontracts, including support for change proposal efforts and internal evaluation of subcontractor change proposals, are also required. In partnership with the Subcontract Manager, the role acts as the principal interface with the subcontractor on all subcontract-related subjects and serves as a liaison between the subcontractor, Program, and other stakeholders. It assists the Subcontract Manager to ensure the Subcontract is maintained current and meets Program requirements, establishes SMS programmatic negotiation positions, and supports subcontract negotiations. Close collaboration with Program Management and the customer is necessary to communicate subcontractor progress, resolve issues, and manage risk. The role coordinates and chairs subcontractor program status, business, design, manufacturing, test, and pre-ship reviews, potentially developing a Subcontractor Performance system. Ethical conduct and compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations are mandatory. A regular and predictable work schedule is required, along with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the department, SBU, SCU, and the Company.

Requirements

BS/BA in related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
Proven capability to lead highly complex space (or similar technology) Programs and/or subcontracts.
Subcontracts exceeding $100M+ cost type/FFP development.

Nice To Haves

Engineering/manufacturing background combined with supply chain subcontracting and program management experience is the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall leadership and management of a single program subcontract or a portfolio of program subcontracts.
Primary Program POC to all Program subcontract stakeholders with responsibility for subcontract cost, schedule, technical, quality, and all deliverables going to/from subcontractor(s).
Participate in proposal preparation activities in support of new business capture opportunities with existing and/or new subcontractors, customers, and programs.
Coordinate compilation of supplier RFP packages to align to customer proposal scope, timelines, and objectives.
Coordinate SME inputs to technical evaluations of complex subcontractor proposals, assessing realism, reasonableness, and completeness.
May lead development of Program Subcontract Management Plan (PSMP).
Lead the program Subcontract Management Team (SMT) and aligns with the program to ensure the SMT is staffed with appropriate skill levels and that internal work is being accomplished according to plan in support of the subcontract management plan.
Ensure program mission requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed to the subcontractor(s).
Responsible for development and execution of subcontract: management plan, scope of work, technical requirements, mission assurance requirements, milestones, SDRLs and any other subcontract(s) deliverables necessary.
Responsible for all subcontract(s) deliverables to the various program levels, as applicable.
Program level budgetary authority for subcontract execution including profit/loss, labor budget, management reserve, and all aspects of oversight and management of the subcontract(s).
Responsible for subcontract cost tracking, Earned Value (EV) and EAC budget, variance tracking and reporting requirements, including management, and monitoring timely supplier financial reporting.
Ensure visibility and communication of subcontract technical, quality assurance, financial, schedule, and compliance to Program reporting requirements.
Responsible for subcontract schedule and program level schedule margin specific to the subcontract(s).
Ensure supplier IMS is integrated into the Program level IMS.
Manage the subcontract(s) risks including subcontract(s) cost, schedule, technical and quality risks.
Responsible for deconflicting resource and schedule conflicts at subcontractor(s) location.
Responsibility and know-how to leverage program and SMS team in achieving efficient conflict resolution.
Responsible for subcontract(s) change control and management.
Support change proposal efforts for subcontract(s) including pre-coordination with subcontractor(s) to establish expectations.
Lead internal evaluation of subcontractor(s) change proposals and development of negotiation plans.
In partnership with the Subcontract Manager (SMS’ empowered official for the subcontract), act as the principal interface with the subcontractor on all subcontract related subjects and perform as a liaison between subcontractor, Program, and other stakeholders as needed.
Work closely with and assist Subcontract Manager to ensure Subcontract is maintained current and meets Program requirements.
Establish SMS programmatic negotiation position and support subcontract negotiations.
Work closely with Program Management and customer to communicate subcontractor progress, resolve issues and concerns, and identify and manage subcontractor risk.
Coordinate the participants, schedule, logistics, and success criteria and chair subcontractor program status, business, design, manufacturing, test and pre-ship reviews, including inclusion of Customer participation.
May develop and manage a complete Subcontractor Performance system to tie past performance, current requirements, and subcontract documentation and management into predictive subcontractor performance model.
Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.