Sr. Subcontract Management Specialist

Sr. Subcontract Management Specialist

Requirements

• Typically requires a University degree and 10 years of experience in USG/DoD procurement, subcontracts, or Supply Chain Management or an Advanced degree in a related field and 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts (e.g. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, OTA) and managing critical supplier constraints
• Experience with Federal and State Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
• Experience in developing and executing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), request for proposals, Best Value Source Selection (BVSS), supplier agreements execution, and supplier negotiations with medium/high complexity
• Experience and or knowledge of resource planning software (SAP / PRISM)
• Experienced and Knowledgeable in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead complex contract negotiations for existing and new supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance with government and company policies (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and CPSR requirements)
• Develop and execute souring and procurement strategies from development phase through production / sustainment, focused on meeting program requirements, budget targets, and delivery schedules
• Prepare FFP, CPFF purchase orders (POs) and PO documentation in accordance with company directives, prime contract flow downs, government regulations, and public law. Post-award management of POs to be handled in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
• Develop and execute alternate sourcing strategies in alignment to company program demand, partnering cross-functionally on assessment of capabilities and capacity
• Partner with suppliers and internal cross-functional and program teams to align strategic and technical roadmaps to supplier capabilities and capacity.
• Identification and development of risk mitigation & opportunity action plans in the supply base to ensure program continuity
• Performs cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations.
• Establish and execute terms & conditions for new energetics & propulsion commodity suppliers
• Manage course of action to establish new suppliers as an RTX approved supplier
• Leads the development and negotiation of collaborative agreements with suppliers, such as Master Terms Agreements (MTAs), Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), pricing agreements, partnership agreements, bailment, etc, with implementation to secure supply chain stability and cost optimization
• Provides subcontract management team oversite and leadership for purchase order compliance, including but not limited to: purchase order and subcontract drafting, negotiations, supplier agreements (teaming, proprietary information, pricing agreements, licenses, etc.), routine import/export compliance, claims and dispute resolution, terms and conditions, and internal/external audits
• Partner with international subcontracts team, as required, to execute purchase orders with international suppliers in commodity
• Monitor and evaluate OSC metrics for trends and root causes and formulate proactive plans to ensure overall program success
• Identify projects and lead cross-functional team to drive cost reductions while maintaining compliance and quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end product life-cycle management through a supply chain organization
• Experience as part of a cross-functional team in program management principles such as product development lifecycle, risk management, action item management, and metrics management
• Experience leading subcontract management processes for both build-to-print and build-to performance specifications development efforts
• Ability to drive favorable outcome / contract terms while maintaining strong supplier & cross functional relationships
• Understanding of how procurement activities impact company/program Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and experience integrating into program budgets, financial forecasting, and cost/schedule management
• Strong understanding of defense acquisition lifecycle, proposal processes, and cost/price analysis
• Demonstrated ability to navigate multiple and changing priorities while maintaining deadlines
• Ability to support command media / harmonization efforts, and special CORE / continuous improvement projects
• Ability and willingness to mentor / coach junior team members
• Strong facilitating and team-coordination skills including ability to lead by influence.
• Manage multiple small and large projects at a time
• Understanding of how energetics and propulsion systems are produced
• Experience transitioning product to new suppliers
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment
• Self-starter, ability to work with little direction
• Thinking outside the box mindset. Creative & Innovative Solutions
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that are relatable to all levels
• Adaptability and prioritization of tasks; experience working in a fast-moving environment
• Diligent, disciplined, reliable and strives for highest quality work product
• Strong collaboration skills with ability to maintain effective working relationships while managing expectations
• Experience of manufacturing processes and supply chain support systems in one or many commodities