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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Subcontract Lead, Subcontracts Management Specialist III

Sierra Nevada Corporation, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80130


If you are a seasoned subcontracts management professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! At SNC, the Subcontracts function supports many different contracts across customer segments, including the Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Federal Government, International Governments, and the Commercial industry. We support an incredibly diverse landscape of technologies, through various life cycle phases from early development through production and sustainment.

As a Subcontracts Management Specialist III, you'll be responsible for preparing request for proposal packages, developing evaluation criteria, analyzing and evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, selecting or recommending new subcontractors, and administering our subcontracts. Additionally, you'll administer standard subcontracts agreements, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and Cost Reimbursable (CR) Fixed-Fee, through the entire contract lifecycle, and will participate and lead negotiations of terms, price, and schedule, and will monitor subcontractor performance.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and skills in an industry that supports and protects our explorers and heroes.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Responsibilities:

Manage sourcing, qualification, negotiation, award, execution, change management, and closeout, ensuring all processes align with company standards and project requirements.

Aid in defining subcontract requirements and effective acquisition planning.

Lead negotiations encompassing terms, schedules, pricing, data rights/intellectual property considerations, and prime contract flow-downs.

Enhance adherence to performance management, cost control, and deliverable tracking for more complex subcontracts.

Provide expertise on regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS) and company policies, performing independent research and problem-solving to ensure solutions comply with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

Create and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), subcontract agreements, and subcontract modifications.

Foster productive relationships with suppliers, addressing issues in a timely and effective manner.

Ensure subcontract documentation, records, and correspondence are accurate and up-to-date in accordance with company policies and procedures. Offer constructive feedback on colleagues' files to ensure compliance alignment.

Work autonomously to ensure subcontractors adhere to contractual obligations, terms, and conditions, addressing any deviations promptly and effectively address and resolve any issues, disputes, or conflicts that arise during the subcontract lifecycle.

Demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changing deadlines, take ownership of tasks and assignments, and work with a sense of urgency to support internal and external stakeholders.

Operate with strong business acumen and excellent communication skills to effectively present business cases to peers, suppliers, program management, and executive management.

Must-haves:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Experience with government federal acquisition regulations (FAR) requirements.

Candidate must have supply chain management or finance experience and government contract/subcontract experience.

Proficient with managing multiple contract types

Experience with negotiations, cost / price analysis, and an understanding of FAR and DFARS compliance requirements

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred:

Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM): Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM) principles, program management, and financial concepts.

Experience and understanding of various contract types including CPIF, CPFF, FFP, FPIF, T&M, and different payment terms/types.

Proficient in presenting, communicating, and interacting with leadership and executives, both internally and externally.

Experience supporting internal and external audits, including DCMA CPSR audits.

Advanced knowledge of government requirements, certified cost or pricing data, complex fact-finding, price and cost analysis, data rights, and negotiations.

Advanced understanding and experience with FARs, DFARs, and legal terms and conditions.

Basic experience with International Trade Compliance, including ITAR, EAR, Import/Export, and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs).

Advanced ability to review complex Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOWs), understand work scope, and hold other functions accountable for providing clarity and eliminating ambiguity in SOW language and technical requirements.

Strong financial understanding, including forecasting and the supply chain's influence on the annual operating plan, covering orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.

Ability to understand cross-functional data sources/influences and extract and identify trends and correlations in data and program requirements.

Advanced working experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc.

Supply Chain Certifications (CSCP)

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Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.