Sr. Subcontracts Professional

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

A Sr Subcontracts Professional is responsible for supporting the complete life-cycle management of the company's subcontractual agreements. This includes maintaining complete and accurate subcontract records at all times, as well as monitoring for and mitigating contractual-related risks. Additionally, this role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as the Sr. Subcontracts Professional will work closely with program managers, legal teams, and other functional teams to ensure that all contractual obligations are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Ability to obtain a aDepartment of Defense security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and experience with subcontractors across various contract types.
• Possesses strong experience reviewing and analyzing contract and subcontract documents for accuracy, performance risk, conformance with contract terms and conditions, and ensuring prime contract flow downs are captured in subcontracts.
• Strong understanding of subcontract management principles.
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and research skills.
• Strong negotiation skills for subcontracts of moderate to high risk/complexity.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to prioritize/reprioritize with changing goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) to support effective communications and business needs.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, demonstrating innovative approaches and solutions.
• Collaborates and works effectively cross-functionally throughout the business.
• Demonstrates judgment and creativity to identify and resolve moderately complex subcontract issues, recognizing when more expert guidance is required.
• Possesses a growth mindset for continuous learning to remain current with regulations and internal procedures.
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.

Responsibilities

• Acts as focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to subcontractors.
• Advises and supports business team on issues/developments relative to assigned subcontracts.
• Negotiates subcontracts within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements, and results.
• Participates as a key member of the proposal or program team to address subcontract requirements.
• Monitors subcontract performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.
• Manages subcontract change process and collaborates with the Program Manager, including Program Manager Subcontracts, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk.
• Monitors program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.
• Provides domain expertise in subcontract management.
• Provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative recommendations to new or unusual contracting, subcontracting, or programmatic issues.
• Executes engagements with subcontractors consistent with policies.
• Supports an overall understanding of the Contracts Department operations and GDMS enterprise objectives.
• Reviews or supports reviews of subcontractor proposals, including management of the source selection process by participating with the proposal evaluation team in fact-finding, technical evaluation, and cost or price analysis.
• Builds subcontractor relationships and knows subcontractor needs and issues.
• Collaborates with the Capture/Proposal/Program Manager, including Program Manager Subcontracts, to support overall subcontract performance, which may include preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal documentation.
• Maintains complete and accurate subcontract files.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level