Sr. Subcontract Administrator

Oshkosh Corp.•Ogden, UT

43d•$82,000 - $132,800

About The Position

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. The Sr. Subcontract Administrator is an experienced project manager, responsible for subcontracting and purchasing requirements in support of legacy and developmental products within the Oshkosh Vocational segment Global Purchasing & Supply Chain (GPSC) department. Using the tools and technique from Project Management, Contract Administration, and Supply Chain Management, the Sr. Subcontract Administrator ensures the successful and efficient planning and execution of subcontracts in accordance with an approved contractor purchasing system while maintaining compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DoD Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and Public Law. An ideal candidate must have proven project management skills, attributes to make independent decisions, and lead/mentor others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
4+ years of project management experience or subcontract management experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and Government contracting principles
Ability to analyze data and focus on attention to details

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CPSR
Experience in a manufacturing and/or DoD industry a plus
CAPM or CPSM certifications
Working knowledge of various contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, etc)
Experience or training in subcontract management/procurement

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with federal regulations, procurement policies and procedures.
Maintains awareness of changes in government regulations and develops recommendations regarding company policies and practices.
Develops and maintains subcontract database and templates.
Acts as primary contractual point of contact in dealing with subcontractors.
Drafts and reviews agreements such as Subcontracts Agreements, Long Term Agreements, and other legal documents.
Provides advice and assistance in subcontracting matters to management, including matters involving Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR).
Provides leadership and guidance to procurement team and supports proposal efforts.
Acts as liaison with Contract Administration, Purchasing, Pricing, Legal, and other functional areas to ensure subcontract execution complies with customer requirements and migrate risks.
Coordinates the development of subcontract statements of work and subcontract requirements.
Responsible for monitoring subcontractor performance, including the management of deliverables, time schedules/milestones, and statement of work changes.
Develops policies, procedures, and training for procurement personnel on best business practices to be in compliance with FAR/DFARS and Public Law regulations.
Acts in a project management role reviewing status of projects, developing metrics for tracking progress, and communicate the results to management.
Assesses project issues and helps to develop/implement countermeasures and resolutions.
Prepares and supports subcontract negotiation, ensuring that the subcontract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.