Subcontracts Manager - Supply Chain

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Clearance: Active and current Secret Clearance preferred

Company Description:

Our great client is a billon dollar American technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider that produces C6ISR systems and products, wireless equipment, tactical radios, avionics and electronic systems, night vision equipment, and both terrestrial and spaceborne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors.

Program Description:

This program is based out of Salt Lake City where our client has over a million square feet of engineering and production facilities. At this facility our client is pushing the boundaries of science with this in mind: you can't manage what you can't see. They gather data, visualize it, and make it usable in real time. Our great client’s capabilities create high-value, low-risk, life-saving solutions for use on sea, land, air and space.

Covid Schedule: This position works a hybrid schedule working 2-4 days per week in plant, in Salt Lake City, UT. Relocation to Salt Lake City, UT will be offered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Description:

The Subcontract Manager is an essential member of our Supply Chain Management team. The Subcontract Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end acquisition lifecycle of subcontracts. This acquisition lifecycle includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of requests for proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization and file documentation

The Subcontract Manager plays a key role in ensuring compliance to internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract closeout.

The Subcontract Manager is the main point of contact between suppliers and program teams and provides all contractual direction.

In addition this individual will manage projects designed to improve organizational efficiency, motivate and improve professional skills required in our business environment. The position is expected to use a defined set of metrics to measure performance to ensure accountability and facilitate problem resolution.

Essential Functions:

• Manage supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost and generate scorecards.
• Apply expertise in managing complex, sole sourced, custom RF component purchases or development subcontracts.
• Manage program ETC/EAC and explain variances in monthly performance.
• Navigate and apply FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
• Support Small Business Initiatives and CPSR Compliance requirements.
• Follow strategic direction set by program and functional leadership.
• Supply market analysis, solicitations, fact-finding & source selection.
• Manage and report subcontract status to leadership teams
• Perform Cost/Price Analysis, develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations.
• Negotiate Terms and Conditions.
• Motivated self-starter well versed in the Purchasing and Subcontract Process Flow.
• Experience executing and managing multiple contract types.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontracts in support of government programs.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARs.
• Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Practical knowledge of project management.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with multi-function teams to generate Statements of Work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years recent or similar experience as a Subcontract Manager (SCM) or Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) in a DoD environment.
• 5 years experience negotiating cost elements, price, schedule and terms & conditions
• 5 years experience with various DoD Program lifecycles. (development, production, post-production)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years recent experience as a Subcontract Manager (SCM) or Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) in a DoD environment.
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU or DAWIA) Supply Chain related certifications
• Knowledge and experience with LEAN principles.
• Experience with DoD Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
• Contract Management Certification
• Project Management Certification
  

Security Clearance Required: No, Secret preferred.

Visa Candidate Considered: No

CANDIDATE DETAILS

7+ to 10 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally