Subcontract Administrator III

Voyager Technologies•Folsom, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is seeking an experienced Subcontract Administrator III for a position in Folsom, California. The role manages subcontract efforts with major suppliers supporting development programs across the ISR and Aerospace Divisions. Responsibilities span supplier source selection, purchase order placement and administration, and coordination with program management, quality assurance, and business management to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements. The position involves coordinating supplier requirements across software and hardware programs and primarily leading negotiations, startup, and execution for major subcontractors supporting an MDA development and demonstration contract. Subcontract efforts must comply with ISO 9001 standards and AS9100D flow-down requirements. The successful candidate will develop and administer subcontracts for major components, prepare procurement specifications and bid packages, evaluate proposals, conduct negotiations, award and modify subcontracts, and manage related documentation, invoices, and payments. The role also includes procurement of build-to-print parts and assemblies, sourcing materials and services, and contributing to subcontract policy and process improvements. The position requires four to seven years of relevant professional experience, a related bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience, the ability to travel approximately 10%, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Voyager describes its total compensation package as including competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off, health benefits, retirement savings, a wellness program, and other benefits. The position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including FAR and DFAR.
Working knowledge and implementation of MDA MAP/PMAP within a supplier base.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and AS9100D flow-down requirements, including flowing corrective action to suppliers for non-conforming processes.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Ability to generate quantitative improvements in supplier delivery, quality, and cost.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate business cases to peers, suppliers, program management, and executive management and persuade or motivate action.
Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, results-oriented, and well organized, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
Proactive approach, sense of urgency, ability to anticipate potential problems, and aptitude for process improvement.
Four to seven years of professional experience in subcontract administration, supply chain management, or related fields, including logistics, project, or business management.
Experience planning and managing subcontractor RFPs and RFQs and executing subcontract negotiations, including cost reductions and payment terms.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Global Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or another related discipline from an accredited college or university; equivalent experience may be considered instead of a degree.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export regulation eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on developmental U.S. Government contracts.
Professional experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace and defense.
Cross-functional knowledge of Supplier Quality and Engineering as they relate to subcontract management.
Experience and comprehensive understanding of an MRP/ERP system, preferably Deltek Costpoint or Oracle NetSuite.
Experience with export control laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage subcontract efforts with assigned major suppliers to support development programs and program cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
Work with program management teams to generate and manage subcontracts for major program components.
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
Perform cost and price analysis and use cost evaluations to develop pre-negotiation strategies.
Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders’ conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
Lead negotiations and complete subcontract and purchase order documentation; reconcile invoices and manage payments.
Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
Procure build-to-print detail parts and assemblies from engineering drawings for propulsion programs.
Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tooling, raw and packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies.
Collaborate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies, procedures, concepts, techniques, and standards.
Exercise procurement delegation and sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
Lead negotiations, startup, and execution of major subcontracts supporting an MDA development and demonstration contract.
Communicate and coordinate requirements among suppliers and program teams for software and hardware efforts across ISR and Aerospace programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.