Senior Specialist, Subcontracts
About The Position
The Senior Specialist, Subcontracts is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle and execution of major subcontracts, from sourcing and acquisition strategy through solicitation, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution, and closeout. Subcontracts span U.S. federal, commercial, and international government and commercial customers, as well as domestic and international defense. They may cover development articles, production, and technical and professional services, using contract types such as fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and material, and labor hour. The role serves as the primary Subcontracts focal point for assigned Military Avionics Sector programs. It integrates Subcontracts with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning in support of Program Management and Business Development, and is accountable to Program Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership, and Operations. The specialist supports high-value proposals and subcontract negotiations, advises on acquisition and source-selection strategies, manages supply-chain risks, and works with technical teams to improve processes, requirements, and statements of work. The position may require domestic and international travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with subcontracts and Department of Defense contracting.
- Experience with complex subcontract types, including hardware, software, services, development, and production or follow-on work.
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations, government compliance, and audits.
- Experience with proposals, capture activities, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Experience with intellectual property (IP)-related issues and patent requirements.
- Experience with multiple contract types, including CP, FFP, T&M, and FPLH.
- Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR requirements, and export laws and regulations.
- Experience with Statement of Work requirements and technical knowledge.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with terms and conditions, contracting requirements, pricing, IP, and data rights.
- Familiarity with procurement systems, MRP and ERP systems, PeopleSoft, Cincom CONTROL MRP, Microsoft Office, EXPO Supplier Portal, and other metric-reporting systems.
- Familiarity with quality requirements such as APQP and ZDP, and contract flow-downs.
- Proficiency in EVMS, CAM, budgets, and forecasting.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma experience.
- Project management experience.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills across all management levels.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution, including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance, and integrate subcontract work scope within programs.
- Integrate Subcontracts, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning organizations in support of Program Management and Business Development.
- Serve as the main Subcontracts focal point for assigned Military Avionics Sector programs.
- Support and manage high-dollar-value proposals and subcontracts in coordination with SCMs, Program Management, and technical personnel.
- Develop and support program subcontract strategies and critical negotiations.
- Analyze complex development-program issues and changes, and communicate effectively with programs and Supply Chain Executive Leadership.
- Work with technical teams to identify process, requirement, and Statement of Work improvements and propose changes, including supply-chain risk mitigation strategies and potential cost savings or avoidance.
- Work with Trade Compliance and advise programs on document markings, including Export Controlled, Proprietary Information, ITAR, and EAR markings.
- Assess supply-chain risks across program, technical, schedule, and quality areas for capture and execution, before and after award.
- Develop risk-mitigation plans for programs related to source selection.
- Evaluate suppliers and advise programs on source selection, split-order opportunities, long-term agreements, teaming agreements, and related matters.
- Support subcontract lifecycle activities from sourcing and acquisition strategy through solicitation, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution, and closeout.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
