Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

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

📋 Description

• Lead subcontract activities pertaining to intricate and specialized materials, equipment, and services that support defense and aerospace initiatives.

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

• Draft and assess subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing plans, bid packages, and terms and conditions.

• Direct supplier solicitations, bidders’ conferences, proposal receipt and evaluation, as well as source selection support.

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

• Lead negotiations regarding pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, risk allocation, and other business provisions.

• Manage subcontract awards and comprehensive subcontract administration throughout the lifecycle, including performance management, funding actions, modifications, claims support, and closeout procedures.

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

• Address complex subcontract issues and create mitigation or recovery plans.

• Offer subcontract guidance and strategic support to program teams.

• Supervise the application of FAR, DFARS, customer flow-downs, and company policies.

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

• Propel continuous improvement of subcontract policies, procedures, tools, and processes.

• Mentor or train junior subcontracts professionals.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives and represent subcontracts in program, management, and customer-facing reviews.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant subcontracts experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of related subcontracts experience, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant subcontracts experience in lieu of a degree.

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

• Proficient in interpreting program management, engineering, and supplier demands in a consistently evolving environment with minimal supervision.

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

• Experience in supporting supplier contracts exceeding the TINA threshold ($2M) with minimal guidance.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

• Health insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Education assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.