Serve as the subcontract management subject matter expert of complex/critical procurement activity supporting both indirect/overhead spend and direct/customer spend.
Lead all aspects of the subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through program award, execution, and closeout.
Define requirements with Program Management and Engineering and generate Supplier Statements of Work (SOW).
Conduct market research and source selections; prepare and issue solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, RFIs.
Analyze Supplier Proposals/Quotes using price/cost analysis techniques for negotiating and definitizing awards.
Maintain Procurement/Subcontract file documentation to ensure compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR procurement regulations.
Serve as a responsible party for supplier invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and PO/Subcontract closeout.
Collaborate with Contracts, Engineering, Quality, Material Planning, Operations, Program Management, and Finance.
Manage and report supplier/subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet CACI and Customer objectives.
Develop, manage, and grow strategic relationships with Suppliers to achieve Program, Customer, and corporate goals for sales, orders, and profit.
Draft and negotiate contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Sole Source Agreements.
Establish and manage contractual milestones such as preliminary and critical design reviews and other schedule goals.
Initiate corrective action measures and recovery plans with Suppliers and assess performance trends to prevent delays or cost overruns.
Apply ingenuity and innovation to drive solutions to complex subcontracting problems and identify areas for supplier performance improvement and cost reduction.
Serve as initial point of contact for Subcontracts issues; manage complex subcontracts including hardware, software, services, critical components, and fabricated/machined items.
Position located at Melbourne, Florida office with occasional overnight travel to key suppliers.
Requirements
US citizenship due to contract requirement and nature of the work
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related or equivalent experience
Background in manufacturing or having supported the manufacturing process as related to Subcontracts
Ability to gain a Secret security clearance
Minimum 9 years’ experience in government contracting procurement/subcontracts environment managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost
Advanced skills with using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
(Preferred) TS/SCI security clearance
(Preferred) 12 years’ experience working in a procurement/subcontract role in defense contracting
(Preferred) Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field
(Preferred) Deltek Costpoint experience
(Preferred) Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
flexible time off benefit
robust learning resources
competitive compensation
learning and development opportunities
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
subcontract managementprocurementSupplier Statements of Work (SOW)market researchprice/cost analysiscontract negotiationcorrective action measuressupplier performance managementgovernment contractingmanufacturing process support
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingrelationship managementnegotiationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsinnovationdispute resolution