Manager, Subcontracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Act as the lead for subcontracting in the creation of supplier RFPs, negotiations, subcontract agreements, execution, and daily management.

• Ensure that suppliers comply with prime contract terms, FAR/DFARS flow-downs, and company policies.

• Oversee subcontract scope, funding, delivery timelines, changes, and modifications.

• Assess supplier proposals for completeness, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with prime contract requirements.

• Facilitate resolution of subcontract-related issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders, escalating concerns only when necessary.

• Assist in fact-finding, price/cost analysis activities, and negotiations with suppliers.

• Prepare statements of work, amendments, change orders, and other relevant subcontract documents.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Program Counsel.

• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding subcontract requirements, flow-downs, and interpretation of terms.

• Provide leadership and expertise in crafting innovative solutions to complex challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in subcontract or contract management; OR an advanced degree with 5+ years of subcontract or contract management experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, including requirements related to government subcontracting.

• Experience in preparing, evaluating, and negotiating supplier proposals.

• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Outstanding communication abilities.

• Capability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Understanding of aerospace business and legal issues.

• Familiarity with CORE process improvement tools.

• Proven teamwork skills.

• Ability to learn independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

• Remote work primarily from home.