Subcontract Manager III

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

3d•$110,032 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Acquisition Division at JPL supports the Laboratory’s missions by working with colleagues and subcontractors to provide acquisition solutions, ensure compliance with the Prime Contract with NASA, and maintain JPL’s financial integrity. The Level 3 Subcontracts Manager manages a diverse portfolio of subcontracts, serving as the primary business interface with subcontractors and overseeing the supply chain process from customer requirements through subcontract closeout. The role manages the full subcontract lifecycle, develops and negotiates agreements, and partners with technical counterparts to ensure subcontractor performance meets cost, schedule, quality, and Laboratory requirements. The manager also guides customers through the supply chain process and develops acquisition solutions aligned with NASA and JPL requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and at least 6 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a similar discipline and at least 4 years of related experience.
Significant experience in one or more of the following: strategic sourcing, supply chain management, contract management, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), or administration of cost-type research and development contracts.
Experience in a commercial, government, and/or academic subcontracting environment, including pre-solicitation, solicitation, evaluation and source selection, award, post-award management, and closeout activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Purchasing or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Professional designation in Government Contracts or Purchasing Management and/or membership in related professional affiliations.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of subcontracts covering technology demonstrations, research studies, proposal and design work, and software and hardware development.
Serve as the primary business interface with subcontractors for project procurement requirements.
Develop solutions to subcontract issues and oversee the supply chain process from identification of customer requirements through subcontract closeout.
Manage the subcontract lifecycle, including market research, drafting and soliciting, source selection, award, management, and closeout of fixed-price, labor-hour, and cost-type subcontracts.
Collaborate with technical counterparts to develop solicitation documents for cost or pricing proposals.
Formulate negotiation strategies and negotiate delivery, price, technical requirements, and subcontract terms.
Partner with JPL technical counterparts after award to manage subcontractor cost, schedule, and quality, ensure compliance with Laboratory requirements, and resolve discrepancies.
Negotiate and issue subcontract modifications as needed and ensure timely closeout.
Provide customer service by guiding customers through the supply chain process and developing acquisition solutions that meet the needs of JPL engineers, scientists, and projects.