Subcontract Program Manager

Parsons Corporation•USA AR (Field), AR

3d•$125,100 - $225,200

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Subcontract Program Manager to lead an integrated group of subcontractors and matrixed subject matter experts in support of modernizing the US industrial defense. The role is part of the Federal Solutions team, which delivers services and solutions to US government customers across defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental missions. The manager is accountable for subcontractor and supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance across program execution. The position works closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, technical teams, Engineering, Quality Assurance, subcontract administrators, buyers, suppliers, and customer representatives. It contributes throughout proposal development, sourcing, subcontract award and administration, performance monitoring, compliance, invoicing, and closeout. Travel for internal and subcontractor meetings is anticipated not to exceed two trips per month. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
10 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of federal contracting principles and practices, FAR/DFAR supply-chain management, CSPR guidelines and policies, and PMI project management practices.
Knowledge of procurement and contract administration principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of sound financial management principles and practices.
Strong ties with CONUS subcontractors able to execute subcontracts in excess of $20 million.
Familiarity with market pricing comparables and pricing indices for merit-shop labor, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of organizational and management practices for analyzing, evaluating, developing, and implementing programs, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area.
Familiarity with modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications related to the work.
Strong English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform programmatic administrative and management activities.
Ability to research administrative topics, including subcontracting policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and effectively present administrative and technical information and data.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate service delivery improvements in operations, methods, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to develop relationships with new subcontracting partners that can support federal construction operations.
Willingness to travel for meetings with internal team members and external subcontractors, not anticipated to exceed two trips per month.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to represent Parsons effectively in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Ability to establish and maintain filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, meet deadlines, set priorities, and organize one’s work effectively.
Ability to operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computers and specialized software applications.
Effective in-person, telephone, and written communication skills.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Manage subcontractor and supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout program execution.
Serve as Cost Account Manager for supply-chain program expenditures, tracking proposed costs against executed costs and quotes.
Coordinate information and alignment among technical teams, the Program Office, and Supply Chain; respond to questions and complaints and recommend corrective actions.
Engage in proposal and business development activities to define subcontractor and supplier work that reflects project design, delivery scope, and schedule.
Analyze proposal risks, develop cost risk assessments, and assist with subcontract insurance, bonding, and risk requirements.
Work with Supply Chain and Project Management to prepare Statements of Work, Sole Source Justifications, and Technical Evaluations, and support price analyses, independent estimates, and make-versus-buy decisions.
Assess supplier capabilities and build supplier relationships to inform self-perform or subcontracting decisions.
Evaluate bids and lead or participate in source selection, ensuring selected subcontractors and suppliers suit compliance and program execution needs.
Collaborate with Program and Supply Chain teams to establish payment terms and contract types.
Develop requisition release plans, schedules, and lead-time analyses; coordinate with subcontract administrators and buyers to release RFPs and collect required program documentation.
Maintain accurate program and technical records, schedules, SDRLs, and other deliverables, and work with Supply Chain to monitor suppliers’ contractual compliance.
Document subcontractor work and performance, including progress and deficiencies in resources, labor productivity, equipment utilization, quality, and safety, to support change orders and claims.
Analyze the Prime Contract to determine appropriate flow-down clauses.
Develop a quarterly Supplier Scorecard and Quarterly Business Review program with Supply Chain, measuring supplier performance against relevant cost, schedule, quality, safety, and responsiveness metrics.
Analyze costs and pricing in proposals, bids, amendments, and change orders, and review supplier pricing against industry and commodity standards during business reviews.
Attend and lead meetings with subcontractor partners and internal stakeholders.
Review supplier and subcontractor invoices for approval based on work performed.
Oversee subcontractor and supplier compliance with quality control plans, inspection requirements, and reporting; coordinate with customer representatives and the project quality assurance manager to support contract quality objectives.
Address material issues and subcontractor work problems identified by Quality Assurance with QA, program, and Supply Chain personnel, issuing notices and documentation as needed.
Work with Engineering to resolve technical questions from Supply Chain, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Develop processes for Supply Chain-related Requests for Equitable Adjustment.
Partner with Supply Chain to align programs with CPSR guidelines, policies, and regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of Parsons policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and relevant federal agency regulations to support financial, contractual, and procurement compliance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.