Subcontract Administrator

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. This position provides subcontract support to one or more business units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under limited direction, provides subcontract support to one or more business units.
• Responsible for source evaluation, source selection, and terms and conditions for the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to provide for subcontract awards in accordance with company policy and department standard operating procedures.
• Selects or recommends subcontractors, issues awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Responds to very complex and diverse inquiries which may require innovative solutions and participates in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.
• Prepares, analyzes, and evaluates bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and department operating procedures.
• Identifies subcontract issues and provides leadership in developing solutions.
• Participates in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard subcontract provisions and assists in negotiating and modifying non-standard subcontracts.
• Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides review and interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Represents the organization as the prime administrative contact on assigned subcontracts making presentations as required.
• Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records.
• Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts.
• May provide direction and training to assigned professional staff.
• May participate in the selection, development, and training of subcontract staff.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional functions as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with six or more years of progressive professional experience.
• Equivalent professional purchasing, subcontract or contract administration experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must possess the ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.
• Excellent computer skills. Working knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as the prime contact on subcontract matters with program management, vendors, and customers and, provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.