Subcontracts Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the sourcing of complex material and services (i.e., engineering development programs) in support of multiple contract types
• Lead activities of subcontract teams on assigned programs
• Ensure products and services obtained by the team meet quality, cost and schedule objectives in accordance with program and company requirements
• Review requirement document (i.e., statement of work and specifications) for clarity and adequacy, and obtain necessary revisions from the program management
• Identify potential sources for required materials, develop and issue requests for proposals. Respond to supplier inquiries
• Receive and review supplier proposals. Lead proposal evaluation teams through a supplier selection process after a technical evaluation and cost/price analysis are complete
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions including price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements. Negotiate required special terms. Ensure independent price/cost analyses are performed as needed. Document the entire fact-finding and negotiation process
• Develop the subcontract document, ensuring it complies with Government, Corporate and Company requirements. Obtain management approval prior to issuance to the subcontractor
• Participate in subcontractor surveys and program reviews
• Review and monitor payments, commitments and funds status
• Negotiate subcontract changes and responds to all formal subcontract inquiries and issues
• Provide subcontract status as required
• Negotiate and issue teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memoranda of understanding
• Participate in cross function design reviews and sign offs with project team and supplier
• Close out subcontracts upon receipt of all deliverable items and final payment
• Provide subcontract advice to program managers, engineering personnel, and other related functions such as finance, quality, and contracts administration, and performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in negotiating, drafting and administering complex contracts
• Expert knowledge of procurement regulations (UCC, FAR, DFAR) required
• Knowledge of international contracts, including experience with international tenders, letters of credit, and contracting in a variety of cultures is highly desirable
• Must have a good understanding of ITAR laws and requirements