Senior Subcontracts Specialist

RTX • Aurora, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking a Senior Subcontract Specialist to join the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit. This role will support one of the program areas within the space portfolio and other exciting new business pursuits within the product line. The candidate will be responsible for multi-year development and production service subcontracts requiring ongoing oversight and administration of specifications, statements of work (SOW), and terms and conditions. This role will interface heavily with subcontractors’ cross-functional teams and their lower tier suppliers to ensure subcontractors provide on-time delivery of compliant product/service at or below program budget. This role will require management of large competitive pursuits and on-contract program growth.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience working with supplier contracts.
• Minimum 5 years experience specifically with subcontracts.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience preparing and negotiating subcontracts with the US Department of Defense (DoD).

Responsibilities

• Provide subcontract management strategy to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives and comply with company policies.
• Provide analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFP), development of proposals, teaming agreement negotiation and execution, proposal reviews and coordination, negotiation, contractual agreement execution, and general contract administration from pursuit to award to closeout.
• Manage subcontract terms and conditions to ensure work is performed within the overall subcontract scope.
• Work closely within cross-functional teams to construct, submit, and negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing proposals.
• Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance regarding subcontract and business issues, advising management of subcontract rights and obligations; as well as possible mitigation of subcontract / program risks.
• Work independently in a fast-paced / multitask environment.
• Take ownership of all responsibilities and execution of tasking to completion/resolution.
• Escalate topics that require management awareness and participation.
• Develop effective partnerships with customers and internal teams.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees