Principal Specialist, Subcontracts Program Management

Role Overview

• Lead the subcontracting strategy for assigned programs by developing subcontract management plans, and leading supplier discussions around new subcontracted solutions to meet customer needs
• Serve as a business advisor to internal stakeholders by providing market insight, supply chain strategies, and proactive support to business units
• Plan and lead supplier negotiations while partnering with Supply Chain Contract Managers to prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements and contractual documentation
• Lead subcontractor proposal preparation and manage moderate to highly complex subcontracts throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and schedule objectives
• Manage subcontract performance against proposal commitments by leading regular supplier cadences, monitoring production and delivery performance, and providing program status updates to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Oversee all subcontracted products and services for assigned programs, including managing obsolete parts, production performance, on-time delivery, and future product or service roadmap considerations
• Serve as the primary subcontract point of contact, building strong relationships with program management while maintaining oversight across a portfolio of programs and representing the company in discussions with supplier leadership
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer specifications, and government regulations while interpreting and enforcing subcontract policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Provide leadership and direction for subcontract-related activities across major programs, including supervising Subcontract Administrators, Buyers, and Supply Chain Contract Managers and leading internal and customer cadence reviews
• Manage overall program cost, schedule, and risk for subcontract scope on programs exceeding $10M, identifying qualified suppliers, developing new supply sources when needed, and ensuring supplier performance on moderate to high complexity programs

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is preferred
• Experience utilizing RTX Lifecycle Program Manager (RLPM) tools and processes
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting and subcontracting efforts
• Experience participating in bid and proposal development activities
• Experience working within Program Management or cross-functional program teams
• Experience operating within a Supply Chain or supplier management environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!