Subcontracts Administrator I

Blue Canyon Technologies • Lafayette, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. Position Purpose: The Subcontracts Administrator I will be responsible for the management and oversight of category specific major, technically complex subcontracts, and related activities in support of Blue Canyon Technology customer programs. This position will participate in both subcontract management and commodity specific category supplier management. Additionally, this role will entail supplier sourcing, leading RFP and proposal evaluations, negotiations, and management of the supplier throughout the subcontract life cycle, with responsibility for the supplier relationship and contractual performance.

Requirements

• 8 years or more related experience with Supply Chain/procurement experience, including execution and oversight of cost type and firm fixed price subcontracts in support of DoD and/or NASA customers.
• BS/BA preferred
• Ability to effectively relate with others and cooperate as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work, or technical documentation preferred
• Advanced FAR/DFAR knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Prior experience as a subcontract’s management professional at a 1st or 2nd tier Aerospace & Defense contractor preferred.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage category specific minor , low to medium dollar space segment/subsystem subcontracts.
• Responsible for all aspects of category subcontract execution from solicitation through award and closeout under guidance of Senior Subcontracts Administrators
• Responsible for leading the development of category supplier strategic relationships and alignment of suppler capabilities to mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments, performance tracking, and to drive supplier performance to subcontract requirements.
• Author and review long-form subcontract , Bills of Material (BOMs), statement of work documents to ensure accurate subcontract placement
• Responsible for supplier sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, lead supplier proposal evaluations; employ value analysis techniques to analyze cost/price, technical capability and financial viability, investigate supplier’s ability to perform within the proposed cost, technical, and schedule parameters.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and standard Terms and Conditions for low-risk subcontracts
• Identify supplier risk and opportunities to achieve program objectives ; develop risk assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the Subcontract Management Team/technical leads; lead subcontract negotiations.
• Owns the management of supplier contractual performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle; resolve supplier performance issues and any internal BCT issues that affect supplier performance
• Escalate complex contractual, technical, or commercial issues to Senior Subcontracts Administrators as appropriate
• Represent Supply Chain Management at various levels on cross functional teams to drive business success, cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform all subcontract administrative and management functions including modifications, manage subcontract funding, track subcontractor spend plan, milestone payment plans, cash flow and monitor variances; evaluate accuracy, and authorize payment of invoices; solicit Engineering Change Proposals, review Prime Contract modifications to include relevant changes in subcontract modifications
• Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Drive to improve current processes and procedures
• Other responsib i lities as assigned

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree