Subcontract Manager II

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

8d•$134,640 - $228,888•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager II with experience of working in a government procurement environment, including CPSR policies and procedures. In this role, you will lead a team of Subcontract Administrators in managing subcontracts with various U.S. government agencies and international customers. You will have a strong background in procurement or supply chain management, excellent negotiation, communication and collaboration skills. The successful candidate will lead, motivate and develop a team of Supply Chain professionals at various levels of experience. Furthermore, the successful candidate will need to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. This is a key leadership role that requires a high level of expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires working in the office on a hybrid working schedule of at least three days a week.

Requirements

A clear understanding of regulatory and trade compliance, particularly with regards to export and import controls
Experience leading major procurement/subcontracting efforts in a Department of War (DOW) contracting environment
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations and the nature of flow-down requirements
Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process
Strong working experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent time management/organizational skills
Strategic/Critical Thinking
Strong experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts and long-term supply agreements, with the financial acumen to evaluate pricing, cost impacts, and contractual risk.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with defense / aerospace industry & regulations and a good understanding of the role of subcontractors in complex industries
Advanced degree and/or certification in CPSM, CPM, CIPS or CFCM

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Supply Chain policies and procedures, and advise internal customers on supply chain-related matters
Manage geographically dispersed staff
Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews
Analyze data and present Supply Chain metrics to effectively manage staff and operations
Provide training to staff; produce templates and guidance to staff to support development
Review and ensure staff are maintaining subcontract proposal and contract documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS and Prime Contract flow-down provisions, company policies and procedures, and program provisions
Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through negotiations and contractual vehicles
Review and provide approval against Subcontract Material and Labor Basis of Estimates