Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead subcontracting activities for specialized and complex materials, equipment, and services that support defense and aerospace initiatives.

• Formulate and implement subcontract strategies that align with program goals, customer needs, compliance requirements, and business objectives.

• Draft and review subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing strategies, bid packages, and contractual terms and conditions.

• Direct supplier solicitation efforts, including bidders’ conferences, proposal receipt and evaluation, and source selection assistance.

• Conduct cost analysis, price evaluations, and proposal assessments.

• Manage negotiations regarding pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, and risk distribution.

• Supervise subcontract awards and full lifecycle management, which includes performance oversight, funding actions, modifications, claims support, and contract closure.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial, technical, schedule, quality, and execution risks associated with subcontractors.

• Address complex subcontract issues and formulate mitigation or recovery strategies.

• Provide guidance and strategic support for subcontracts to program teams.

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, customer flow-down requirements, and company policies.

• Assist in fact-finding, audits, internal evaluations, and compliance reviews.

• Promote continuous enhancement of subcontract policies, procedures, tools, and processes.

• Mentor, train, or informally lead junior subcontracts professionals.

• Spearhead cross-functional initiatives and represent the subcontracting team in program, management, and customer-facing reviews.

• Authorize supplier agreements and purchase orders within the limits of delegated authority.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 6 years of relevant subcontracts experience.

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of related subcontracts experience.

• Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of related subcontracts experience without a degree.

• Familiarity with supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.

• Capability to interpret program management, engineering, and supplier demands in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.

• Experience managing supplier contracts exceeding the TINA threshold ($2M) with limited guidance.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Education support.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.