Subcontract Manager

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Supply Chain professional responsible for managing supplier cost, delivery, and technical performance on Blackhawk R&D Platforms which includes the Specialized Engineering, Analysis, Test, and Technical Services Contract (SEATTS), Support Services Contracts (SSC), and BH Modernization/Commercial Modification Campaign. You will be responsible for managing supplier costs, schedule, and technical performance for moderate-to-high-risk subcontracts supporting a variety of programs and contract types. You will lead multifunctional subcontract management teams and serve as the primary interface between Lockheed Martin and suppliers throughout the subcontract lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Ability to work with all levels of management
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government contracting requirements.
Knowledge of SAP, Procure-to-Pay systems, or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
Strong troubleshooting, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to effectively manage multiple subcontracts simultaneously.
Knowledge of RMS-SAC supplier capabilities for the procurement of unique systems and equipment, specialized materials, and services.
Ability to work within RMS-SAC’s Quality System to support the Subcontract Program Manager and Blackhawk program in sourcing, subcontract negotiations, to generate bid packages, initiate new suppliers, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate, prepare awards and administer resulting subcontracts, required change activity, expediting, Act as a liaison between the subcontractor, USG customer, and all of RMS SAC functional leads (Program Manager, Finance, Legal, Contracts, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Assurance).

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing contracts and modifications and support build/master schedule, contract negotiations and proposal efforts, including RFIs.
Experience managing complex, high-dollar-value procurements supporting Department of Defense (DoD), commercial, or international programs.
Experience conducting cost analysis, price analysis, and negotiating favorable business terms and conditions.
Experience supporting development, production, and sustainment programs.
Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and execute supplier risk mitigation plans.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), program scheduling, or supplier performance metrics.
Experience briefing senior leadership and making strategic recommendations on supplier-related matters.
Previous aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Managing complex build-to-print, performance specification, and modified Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) subcontracts.
Developing subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
Preparing bid packages, conducting bidder conferences, and establishing source selection criteria.
Evaluating supplier proposals, performing cost and price analyses, and leading subcontract negotiations.
Selecting or recommending suppliers and preparing subcontract award packages.
Administering awarded subcontracts, including change management activities and performance monitoring.
Exercising procurement authority and executing supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority levels.
Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure supplier performance aligns with program objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.