Principal Subcontracts Manager
Crystal Group · Hiawatha, IA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: Job Summary (could be About the role). Essential Functions (Responsibilities). Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Skills). Required Qualifications (Qualifications). Working Conditions (maybe not a standard heading; but we could map to something else? Not required). Benefits: listed under Company & Benefit Information: "Crystal Group Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical/dental/vision insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Wellness programs Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) On-Site Gym". So Benefits section with list.
Schedule: "Work Model: Full-time, on-site Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm". So we have schedule info. Pay: not provided. So we should NOT include Pay section because no specific pay.
We should not repeat job title as heading. Also we should not include Job ID etc. We should drop boilerplate like EEO, Offer Contingency, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
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for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "use for section headings (e.g. ...)" implying those are typical but we could add others if needed. However they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we incorporate Working Conditions into Responsibilities or About the role. But it's substantive; maybe we can add a section "Working Conditions" as its own heading, but it's not in the list; but they didn't forbid other headings, just gave examples. Safer to include it as a section maybe titled "Working Conditions". However they said "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That suggests we should stick to those headings. So we should map Working Conditions into one of those. Could be under Responsibilities (since it's about work environment). Or we could add a separate section "Working Conditions" but risk deviating. I'd incorporate into Responsibilities as a bullet maybe.
Also we have "Job Summary" which could be About the role.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content:
About the role (Job Summary):
"Provides strategic leadership in establishing, executing and maturing Crystal Group's subcontract management function within a defense electronics manufacturing environment. Builds the standards, governance, and compliance infrastructure required to flow down prime contract requirements to the supply base and manage subcontractor performance within that infrastructure and an approved purchasing system. Position the organization for future growth, evolving customer requirements, and long-term business objectives."
Responsibilities (Essential Functions) list each bullet. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's list them as - .
Essential Functions bullet points:
- Define and lead Crystal Group's long-term subcontracting strategy, standards, and governance structures, including the processes, documentation practices, and organizational capabilities required to support business growth and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness.
- Lead high-value, complex supplier and subcontractor negotiations and long-term agreements, structuring commercial terms and contract types that minimize business risk while supporting cost competitiveness and delivery performance.
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on subcontract compliance, including FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD, formerly TINA), counterfeit parts prevention, DPAS-rated order administration, and export control considerations in supplier relationships.
- Advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies, supplier partnerships, contractual risk, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate emerging acquisition requirements, regulatory changes, and industry trends to keep subcontracting strategies aligned with evolving business needs.
- Establish enterprise subcontracting metrics, analytics, and supplier performance frameworks that provide leadership visibility into business performance, supplier risk, and organizational readiness.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Contracts leadership to shape supplier strategies that support product innovation, sourcing resilience, and program execution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier performance, collaboration, and governance, and drive continuous improvement of subcontracting processes, tools, and analytics.
- Act as mentor and technical resource to subcontracts, purchasing, and supply chain staff, strengthening organizational capability and decision-making.
- Serve on pursuit teams for business opportunities with subcontract content, including strategy development, identifying and vetting subcontractors, and managing subcontractor proposals.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Skills) list:
- Advanced knowledge of supplier strategy, contract law and contract structures, global sourcing, complex negotiation, and risk management within a government contracting environment.
- Working command of the regulatory environment governing defense subcontracting, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, DPAS (15 CFR Part 700), and counterfeit electronic parts prevention requirements.
- Strong strategic planning, enterprise-level negotiation, financial and operational analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, lead enterprise initiatives, anticipate and mitigate risk, and communicate complex strategies effectively.
- Expert-level knowledge of program management fundamentals, with a proven track record of successful application on defense programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build, mature, and scale business capabilities including governance frameworks, business processes, and operating models in support of organizational growth and strategic objectives.
- Ability to anticipate future business requirements and translate them into sustainable operational strategies and organizational capabilities.
Required Qualifications (Qualifications) list:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in subcontracts, strategic sourcing, or supplier management, in defense, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- 10+ years of experience applying government acquisition policies and procedures, including FAR/DFARS flow-downs, and providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, contractual risk, and acquisition strategy.
- Experience operating under an approved purchasing system (CPSR)
- Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives requiring significant cross-functional influence, change management, and strategic planning.
- Proven ability to establish long-term strategies and operating models that support organizational growth and evolving business requirements.
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”).
Working Conditions (maybe incorporate into Responsibilities or a separate section). The text: "Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to the manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods of time."
We could add a subsection under Responsibilities or a separate "Working Conditions" heading. Since not in list, maybe incorporate into Responsibilities as a bullet at end.
Benefits list:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- On-Site Gym
Schedule: "Monday – Friday 8am-5pm" (Full-time, on-site). We'll include schedule.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
Provides strategic leadership in establishing, executing and maturing Crystal Group's subcontract management function within a defense electronics manufacturing environment. Builds the standards, governance, and compliance infrastructure required to flow down prime contract requirements to the supply base and manage subcontractor performance within that infrastructure and an approved purchasing system. Position the organization for future growth, evolving customer requirements, and long-term business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead Crystal Group's long-term subcontracting strategy, standards, and governance structures, including the processes, documentation practices, and organizational capabilities required to support business growth and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness.
- Lead high-value, complex supplier and subcontractor negotiations and long-term agreements, structuring commercial terms and contract types that minimize business risk while supporting cost competitiveness and delivery performance.
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on subcontract compliance, including FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD, formerly TINA), counterfeit parts prevention, DPAS-rated order administration, and export control considerations in supplier relationships.
- Advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies, supplier partnerships, contractual risk, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate emerging acquisition requirements, regulatory changes, and industry trends to keep subcontracting strategies aligned with evolving business needs.
- Establish enterprise subcontracting metrics, analytics, and supplier performance frameworks that provide leadership visibility into business performance, supplier risk, and organizational readiness.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Contracts leadership to shape supplier strategies that support product innovation, sourcing resilience, and program execution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier performance, collaboration, and governance, and drive continuous improvement of subcontracting processes, tools, and analytics.
- Act as mentor and technical resource to subcontracts, purchasing, and supply chain staff, strengthening organizational capability and decision-making.
- Serve on pursuit teams for business opportunities with subcontract content, including strategy development, identifying and vetting subcontractors, and managing subcontractor proposals.
- Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to the manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods of time.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of supplier strategy, contract law and contract structures, global sourcing, complex negotiation, and risk management within a government contracting environment.
- Working command of the regulatory environment governing defense subcontracting, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, DPAS (15 CFR Part 700), and counterfeit electronic parts prevention requirements.
- Strong strategic planning, enterprise-level negotiation, financial and operational analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, lead enterprise initiatives, anticipate and mitigate risk, and communicate complex strategies effectively.
- Expert-level knowledge of program management fundamentals, with a proven track record of successful application on defense programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build, mature, and scale business capabilities including governance frameworks, business processes, and operating models in support of organizational growth and strategic objectives.
- Ability to anticipate future business requirements and translate them into sustainable operational strategies and organizational capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in subcontracts, strategic sourcing, or supplier management, in defense, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- 10+ years of experience applying government acquisition policies and procedures, including FAR/DFARS flow-downs, and providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, contractual risk, and acquisition strategy.
- Experience operating under an approved purchasing system (CPSR)
- Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives requiring significant cross-functional influence, change management, and strategic planning.
- Proven ability to establish long-term strategies and operating models that support organizational growth and evolving business requirements.
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." That suggests we should stick to those headings. So we should map Working Conditions into one of those. Could be under Responsibilities (since it's about work environment). Or we could add a separate section "Working Conditions" but risk deviating. I'd incorporate into Responsibilities as a bullet maybe.
Also we have "Job Summary" which could be About the role.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content:
About the role (Job Summary):
"Provides strategic leadership in establishing, executing and maturing Crystal Group's subcontract management function within a defense electronics manufacturing environment. Builds the standards, governance, and compliance infrastructure required to flow down prime contract requirements to the supply base and manage subcontractor performance within that infrastructure and an approved purchasing system. Position the organization for future growth, evolving customer requirements, and long-term business objectives."
Responsibilities (Essential Functions) list each bullet. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's list them as - .
Essential Functions bullet points:
- Define and lead Crystal Group's long-term subcontracting strategy, standards, and governance structures, including the processes, documentation practices, and organizational capabilities required to support business growth and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness.
- Lead high-value, complex supplier and subcontractor negotiations and long-term agreements, structuring commercial terms and contract types that minimize business risk while supporting cost competitiveness and delivery performance.
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on subcontract compliance, including FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD, formerly TINA), counterfeit parts prevention, DPAS-rated order administration, and export control considerations in supplier relationships.
- Advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies, supplier partnerships, contractual risk, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate emerging acquisition requirements, regulatory changes, and industry trends to keep subcontracting strategies aligned with evolving business needs.
- Establish enterprise subcontracting metrics, analytics, and supplier performance frameworks that provide leadership visibility into business performance, supplier risk, and organizational readiness.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Contracts leadership to shape supplier strategies that support product innovation, sourcing resilience, and program execution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier performance, collaboration, and governance, and drive continuous improvement of subcontracting processes, tools, and analytics.
- Act as mentor and technical resource to subcontracts, purchasing, and supply chain staff, strengthening organizational capability and decision-making.
- Serve on pursuit teams for business opportunities with subcontract content, including strategy development, identifying and vetting subcontractors, and managing subcontractor proposals.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Skills) list:
- Advanced knowledge of supplier strategy, contract law and contract structures, global sourcing, complex negotiation, and risk management within a government contracting environment.
- Working command of the regulatory environment governing defense subcontracting, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, DPAS (15 CFR Part 700), and counterfeit electronic parts prevention requirements.
- Strong strategic planning, enterprise-level negotiation, financial and operational analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, lead enterprise initiatives, anticipate and mitigate risk, and communicate complex strategies effectively.
- Expert-level knowledge of program management fundamentals, with a proven track record of successful application on defense programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build, mature, and scale business capabilities including governance frameworks, business processes, and operating models in support of organizational growth and strategic objectives.
- Ability to anticipate future business requirements and translate them into sustainable operational strategies and organizational capabilities.
Required Qualifications (Qualifications) list:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in subcontracts, strategic sourcing, or supplier management, in defense, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- 10+ years of experience applying government acquisition policies and procedures, including FAR/DFARS flow-downs, and providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, contractual risk, and acquisition strategy.
- Experience operating under an approved purchasing system (CPSR)
- Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives requiring significant cross-functional influence, change management, and strategic planning.
- Proven ability to establish long-term strategies and operating models that support organizational growth and evolving business requirements.
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”).
Working Conditions (maybe incorporate into Responsibilities or a separate section). The text: "Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to the manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods of time."
We could add a subsection under Responsibilities or a separate "Working Conditions" heading. Since not in list, maybe incorporate into Responsibilities as a bullet at end.
Benefits list:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- On-Site Gym
Schedule: "Monday – Friday 8am-5pm" (Full-time, on-site). We'll include schedule.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
Provides strategic leadership in establishing, executing and maturing Crystal Group's subcontract management function within a defense electronics manufacturing environment. Builds the standards, governance, and compliance infrastructure required to flow down prime contract requirements to the supply base and manage subcontractor performance within that infrastructure and an approved purchasing system. Position the organization for future growth, evolving customer requirements, and long-term business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead Crystal Group's long-term subcontracting strategy, standards, and governance structures, including the processes, documentation practices, and organizational capabilities required to support business growth and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness.
- Lead high-value, complex supplier and subcontractor negotiations and long-term agreements, structuring commercial terms and contract types that minimize business risk while supporting cost competitiveness and delivery performance.
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on subcontract compliance, including FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD, formerly TINA), counterfeit parts prevention, DPAS-rated order administration, and export control considerations in supplier relationships.
- Advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies, supplier partnerships, contractual risk, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate emerging acquisition requirements, regulatory changes, and industry trends to keep subcontracting strategies aligned with evolving business needs.
- Establish enterprise subcontracting metrics, analytics, and supplier performance frameworks that provide leadership visibility into business performance, supplier risk, and organizational readiness.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Contracts leadership to shape supplier strategies that support product innovation, sourcing resilience, and program execution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier performance, collaboration, and governance, and drive continuous improvement of subcontracting processes, tools, and analytics.
- Act as mentor and technical resource to subcontracts, purchasing, and supply chain staff, strengthening organizational capability and decision-making.
- Serve on pursuit teams for business opportunities with subcontract content, including strategy development, identifying and vetting subcontractors, and managing subcontractor proposals.
- Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to the manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods of time.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of supplier strategy, contract law and contract structures, global sourcing, complex negotiation, and risk management within a government contracting environment.
- Working command of the regulatory environment governing defense subcontracting, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, DPAS (15 CFR Part 700), and counterfeit electronic parts prevention requirements.
- Strong strategic planning, enterprise-level negotiation, financial and operational analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, lead enterprise initiatives, anticipate and mitigate risk, and communicate complex strategies effectively.
- Expert-level knowledge of program management fundamentals, with a proven track record of successful application on defense programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build, mature, and scale business capabilities including governance frameworks, business processes, and operating models in support of organizational growth and strategic objectives.
- Ability to anticipate future business requirements and translate them into sustainable operational strategies and organizational capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in subcontracts, strategic sourcing, or supplier management, in defense, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- 10+ years of experience applying government acquisition policies and procedures, including FAR/DFARS flow-downs, and providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, contractual risk, and acquisition strategy.
- Experience operating under an approved purchasing system (CPSR)
- Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives requiring significant cross-functional influence, change management, and strategic planning.
- Proven ability to establish long-term strategies and operating models that support organizational growth and evolving business requirements.
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent
About the role
Provides strategic leadership in establishing, executing and maturing Crystal Group's subcontract management function within a defense electronics manufacturing environment. Builds the standards, governance, and compliance infrastructure required to flow down prime contract requirements to the supply base and manage subcontractor performance within that infrastructure and an approved purchasing system. Position the organization for future growth, evolving customer requirements, and long-term business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead Crystal Group's long-term subcontracting strategy, standards, and governance structures, including the processes, documentation practices, and organizational capabilities required to support business growth and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness.
- Lead high-value, complex supplier and subcontractor negotiations and long-term agreements, structuring commercial terms and contract types that minimize business risk while supporting cost competitiveness and delivery performance.
- Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on subcontract compliance, including FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD, formerly TINA), counterfeit parts prevention, DPAS-rated order administration, and export control considerations in supplier relationships.
- Advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies, supplier partnerships, contractual risk, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate emerging acquisition requirements, regulatory changes, and industry trends to keep subcontracting strategies aligned with evolving business needs.
- Establish enterprise subcontracting metrics, analytics, and supplier performance frameworks that provide leadership visibility into business performance, supplier risk, and organizational readiness.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Contracts leadership to shape supplier strategies that support product innovation, sourcing resilience, and program execution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier performance, collaboration, and governance, and drive continuous improvement of subcontracting processes, tools, and analytics.
- Act as mentor and technical resource to subcontracts, purchasing, and supply chain staff, strengthening organizational capability and decision-making.
- Serve on pursuit teams for business opportunities with subcontract content, including strategy development, identifying and vetting subcontractors, and managing subcontractor proposals.
- Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to the manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods of time.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of supplier strategy, contract law and contract structures, global sourcing, complex negotiation, and risk management within a government contracting environment.
- Working command of the regulatory environment governing defense subcontracting, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, DPAS (15 CFR Part 700), and counterfeit electronic parts prevention requirements.
- Strong strategic planning, enterprise-level negotiation, financial and operational analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, lead enterprise initiatives, anticipate and mitigate risk, and communicate complex strategies effectively.
- Expert-level knowledge of program management fundamentals, with a proven track record of successful application on defense programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build, mature, and scale business capabilities including governance frameworks, business processes, and operating models in support of organizational growth and strategic objectives.
- Ability to anticipate future business requirements and translate them into sustainable operational strategies and organizational capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in subcontracts, strategic sourcing, or supplier management, in defense, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- 10+ years of experience applying government acquisition policies and procedures, including FAR/DFARS flow-downs, and providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, contractual risk, and acquisition strategy.
- Experience operating under an approved purchasing system (CPSR)
- Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives requiring significant cross-functional influence, change management, and strategic planning.
- Proven ability to establish long-term strategies and operating models that support organizational growth and evolving business requirements.
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent