Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3HHCM20•Clifton, NJ

5d•$90,000 - $167,000

About The Position

The Subcontracts Lead is an essential member of the EW Subcontracts / Supply Chain Management team. The Subcontracts Lead will be responsible for managing end-to-end lifecycle of subcontracts and is responsible for solicitations, fact finding, sourcing, documentation, negotiations, cost/price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, and subcontract execution. The Subcontracts Lead will be the main point of contact between the suppliers and the program teams and will provide all contractual direction. The ideal individual will be recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in Supply Chain Subcontracted efforts and has broad experience across multiple job areas or through increasing responsibility. The individual will be responsible for managing the supplier relationship and varying supplier levels including the suppliers’ leadership. The individual will work under consulted direction to manage large, complex suppliers of strategic importance to the organization. The responsible must be effective at communicating within and outside of the organization and has the ability to influence at all levels. The individual will help develop or champion process improvements as well as recommend tactics and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of business and functional results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience managing major subcontracted efforts in support of government and non-government program(s)
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARs
Experience with multiple subcontract types such as FFP, Cost-Plus type contracts, T&M, etc.
Knowledge and experience with LEAN principles
PeopleSoft, Control (Cincom) experience
Experience in Lean & Six Sigma techniques and/or Green Belt certified
Cost Account Management (CAM) certified with practical experience
Experience procuring microelectronics
Experienced in Proposal and Capture activities
PMP, CPCM or CPSM Certified
Direct experience managing major subcontracts in support of government program(s)
Extensive Supplier Management Skills

Responsibilities

Lead subcontracted actions in support of assigned pursuits, proposals and programs (including but not limited to execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Strategic Partnership development and Acquisition Strategy development)
Provide accurate and timely forecasting of subcontracted deliverables (data, hardware, milestones, etc.).
Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
Lead all aspects of the Subcontract proposal process including requirements gathering and SOW generation, generation of Requests For Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, file documentation, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-out
Support strategic efforts that assist in meeting business goals and objectives.
Drive cost-savings initiatives and support streamlining of policies and procedures
Assist in training of junior members
Represents Subcontracts in program reviews (as required) and Supply Chain in supplier executive reviews
Drive supplier fact finding & source selection decisions
Lead supplier management on all assigned efforts. Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and risk management of assigned suppliers
Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
Perform Cost/Price Analysis, develop negotiation strategies, lead negotiations
Award and execute contracts and contract modifications.
Manage and communicate supplier scorecards to supplier executives
Drive supplier root cause and corrective action plans
Travel (25% of the time anticipated)
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance