Subcontracts Manager

About the Role

This position is responsible for developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services under government or commercial contracts. You will prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts. The role involves negotiating and coordinating modifications to subcontracts, participating in policy development, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, identifying risks, and coordinating audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to management and program managers on procurement issues relating to government and commercial subcontracts.
• Interpret and execute subcontract policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable laws and regulations while meeting company objectives.
• Recommend modifications to operating policies as needed.
• Coordinate work assignments, review work, and provide direction to staff to ensure subcontract processes meet assigned timelines.
• Review confidentiality agreements, license agreements, and other documentation for conformance to business objectives, company policies, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Influence the subcontracts portion of proposal preparation.
• Perform reviews and evaluations of RFP/RFQs, source selection decisions, price analyses, and other subcontract documentation.
• Identify and manage subcontract issues and develop solutions to resolve complex problems.
• Act as the primary contact for subcontract activities and issues.
• Represent the company with subcontractors, suppliers, potential subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Manage and actively participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure availability of required professional talent.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations wherever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
• Ensure work is accomplished safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Detailed and extensive technical expertise in government/commercial contract/subcontract administration principles, concepts, and practices.
• Comprehensive contract/subcontract management and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements, and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Ability to resolve complex management and technical problems while serving as a spokesperson on assigned projects/programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with other departments, management, staff, customers, and government representatives.
• Ability to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, including extended hours and travel as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience procuring high-dollar/complex Aircraft LRUs and Ground Systems in a USG and FMS environment.
• Must be U.S. Government clearable.
• Experience managing direct reports.

Pay

Salary range: $100,290 – $183,098

Schedule

Full-Time