Senior Manager, Subcontracts Mgmt.

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Subcontracts Management provides functional leadership and manages the Subcontract Management organization to help key suppliers meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives. The role works closely with Supply Chain Management to develop policies, procedures, and best practices, and serves as an integral member of program teams in resolving complex subcontract issues and achieving organizational objectives. The position oversees subcontract development, proposals, negotiations, awards, administration, performance monitoring, and change management. It is the focal point for contractual communications and commitments for assigned subcontracts and coordinates with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Legal Affairs, Quality, and other functions. The role also ensures compliance with applicable procurement requirements, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, company policies, and CPSR standards. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; at least 10 years of directly related DoD and commercial subcontracts experience; and at least five years in a team leadership role. A master's degree and NCMA or college-level certifications are preferred. The position is regular, includes occasional domestic or international travel as required, and requires qualifying U.S. person status for export-control compliance. The stated salary range is $141,000–$215,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 10 years of directly related DoD and commercial subcontracts experience.
At least five years of experience in a team leadership role.
Proven working knowledge of diverse contract types and medium- to highly complex product and service subcontracts.
Experience conducting detailed price and cost analyses, including subcontracts exceeding the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data threshold.
Experience negotiating with commercial and international suppliers or subcontractors.
Solid working knowledge of procurement law, regulations, and legal concepts.
Expertise in ITAR, DFARS, and FAR, with a track record of managing subcontracts; solid knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Demonstrated project management skills and expertise in project portfolio management principles.
Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, MS Office, and project management tools.
Ability to analyze supply-chain risks and develop mitigation strategies for critical defense technologies.
Active U.S. DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment, analyze problems, recommend solutions, and exercise sound problem-solving and leadership skills.
Ability to work with engineering and program teams to establish requirements and statements of work, issue requests for proposals, and manage high-dollar, complex subcontracts.
Ability to assess risks and opportunities and take appropriate action to mitigate risks or build on opportunities.
U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or qualifying asylee or refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3); the position also requires qualifying U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR, and some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.
Ability to work in an office environment; sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Occasional travel within the continental U.S. or internationally may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
NCMA or college-level certifications.
Coursework related to contracts or subcontracts.
Experience with Oracle.
Secret or Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance.
Ability to use vision to explore potential paths and adapt decision-making to circumstances; inspire, motivate, and empower people; promote organizational values and shared vision; champion change and quick adaptation; and develop and maintain trusting professional relationships.

Responsibilities

With Program and Project Managers, develop, execute, and maintain subcontract agreement specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
Support strategic proposals, RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities, including letters of intent, memorandums of agreement, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, NDAs, LTAs, and associated cost and price analyses.
Support bidders’ conferences; analyze and evaluate proposals; negotiate subcontract provisions, including price and terms; select or recommend subcontractors; write awards; and administer resulting subcontracts, task or delivery orders, and purchase orders.
Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure cost, technical, quality, and contractual objectives are met.
Maintain subcontracting records in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, company procurement policies and procedures, and CPSR standards, as applicable.
Work with contracts administration and purchasing to develop and maintain subcontract policies and procedures, including appropriate flow-down of prime contract requirements and performance metrics.
Contribute to program teams by developing solutions to complex problems and ensuring solutions align with organizational objectives and goals.
Serve as the focal point for contractual communications and commitments for assigned subcontracts.
Coordinate with Finance, Contracts, Legal Affairs, and other departments to resolve subcontract disputes, issues, and opportunities.
Manage the contract change process and work with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to identify, eliminate, or reduce performance risks.
Coordinate subcontractor quality requirements and initiatives with the assistance of the Quality organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.