Principal Specialist, Subcontracts Program Management (Remote)

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About The Position

Step into a high-impact role at Collins Aerospace where your work directly supports the delivery of advanced aerospace and defense technologies. As a Principal Specialist, Subcontracts Program Management within the Mission Systems business, you will play a key role in shaping and executing subcontract strategies that power mission-critical programs. From early pursuit and proposal phases through development, production, and long-term sustainment, you’ll collaborate across Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and supplier teams to help ensure successful program outcomes. This is an opportunity to be at the center of complex, fast-moving programs—contributing to solutions that support national security and next-generation capabilities. In this individual contributor role, you will help drive subcontract execution by supporting planning activities, assisting with supplier negotiations, and monitoring cost, schedule, and performance across programs with meaningful subcontract content. Leveraging your experience with government acquisition regulations, earned value principles, and risk management, you’ll bring structure and insight to subcontract operations while strengthening supplier partnerships. If you’re looking for a role where you can expand your influence, sharpen your business and technical acumen, and contribute to high-visibility programs, this position offers a strong path for growth and impact within a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Prior experience supporting subcontract efforts using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and/or Cost Account Management (CAM) activities
Prior experience applying acquisition policies and procedures, including the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), within a government contracting environment
Prior experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Nice To Haves

Experience identifying, assessing, and supporting mitigation of program and subcontract risk
Experience working within the Collins Management System (CMS) or similar enterprise operating frameworks, including familiarity with product lifecycle value streams
Experience supporting U.S. Government subcontracting efforts within a regulated aerospace and defense environment
Experience collaborating with Program Management teams to support execution of development or production programs
Prior experience in Supply Chain, Subcontracts, or Procurement functions, including exposure to supplier performance and subcontract execution

Responsibilities

Support subcontract planning, proposal reviews, supplier evaluations, and subcontract strategy execution
Provide support to internal teams by sharing market insight and supply chain considerations
Support supplier negotiations and partner with the Supply Chain Contract Manager in preparing and executing contractual documents
Assist in proposal preparation and support execution and performance of subcontracts
Monitor subcontract performance, support Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities, and provide updates to internal stakeholders
Support oversight of subcontract products and services, including production needs, on-time delivery, and lifecycle considerations
Participate in supplier engagements and maintain working relationships with supplier teams and program stakeholders
Support compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations
Coordinate subcontract activities in partnership with Subcontract Administrators, Buyers, and Supply Chain Contract Managers
Participate in internal cadence reviews and support communication with internal customers
Support management of program cost, schedule, and risk for programs with subcontract content
Assist in developing subcontract plans, identifying suppliers, and preparing Supplier Statements of Work
Support programs of moderate complexity while applying sound judgment in subcontract and compliance activities

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!