Senior Subcontracts Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for full-lifecycle management and administration of subcontracts for all company business areas in compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and prime contract requirements.
• Scope of subcontracting includes goods and services in support of capital needs and client-driven needs in the areas of research, development, limited rate production, and full rate production.
• Maintains compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs), and company Purchasing Manual Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains Contractor Procurement Review (CPSR)-compliant subcontracts and makes recommendations on changes to the manual as needed.
• Perform internal audits to ensure compliance and supports external audits.
• Updates FAR/DFARs flow downs for subcontracts as needed.
• In collaboration with Export Administrator, maintains export control compliance of subcontracting function.
• Negotiates and awards subcontracts and modifications in accordance with Procurement Manual.
• Manages subcontracts throughout execution and performs subcontract closeout duties.
• Serves as business advisor to Program Management throughout the subcontract life cycle.
• Monitors subcontractor performance in collaboration with Program Management and Production Management.
• Provides feedback on subcontractor performance to leadership and Program Management.
• Supports market research and collaborates with Program Managers and Contracts Managers to develop statements of work, specifications, evaluation criteria, and solicitations.
• Leads subcontractor proposal analysis and perform cost/price analyses of subcontractor proposals.
• Coordinates technical evaluation and fact-finding with subcontractors.
• In collaboration with Procurement Manager and Manufacturing VP, adjusts subcontract policies and procedures in response to emerging needs and policies.
• Issues Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in Costpoint based on Purchase Requests. Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in subcontract management under federal prime contracts in a CPSR-compliant procurement system.
• Experience with full life-cycle management of Firm Fixed Price, Cost-type, and Time & Materials subcontracts for research and development services and products in science and technology domains.
• High level of knowledge of U.S. Federal government procurement regulations including market research, competition, source justification, cost/price analysis, negotiation, and closeout.
• Experience and knowledge in CPSR audits and maintaining a CPSR-approved Purchasing System.
• Experience in performing internal audits/reviews of company-issued Purchase Orders/Subcontracts.
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, management, and executives.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Proficiency in working within an MRP / Materials Management System with a preference for experience with Deltek Costpoint.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Leave Times
• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement