Senior Specialist – Subcontracts

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

📋 Description

• Oversee subcontract operations for specialized materials, equipment, and services that support defense and aerospace initiatives.

• Create subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing strategies, and applicable terms and conditions.

• Prepare bid packages, invite proposals, conduct bidders' conferences, and assist in subcontractor selection.

• Analyze and assess subcontract proposals based on technical aspects, costs, schedules, and performance criteria.

• Negotiate subcontract pricing, terms, conditions, schedule commitments, and other contractual provisions.

• Award subcontracts and manage them throughout their lifecycle, which includes performance monitoring, funding actions, modifications, and closure.

• Evaluate supplier financial stability, scheduling, technical capabilities, and performance risks while developing mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate negotiations and coordination of subcontract modifications, including additions, deletions, and other changes with internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with program management, contracts, engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, finance, and other relevant teams.

• Keep subcontract documentation organized and ensure readiness for audits, reporting, and compliance with regulations.

• Engage in the creation and enhancement of subcontract policies, procedures, and processes.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in Contracts, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience in Contracts.

• Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in Contracts may substitute for a degree.

• Up to 10% travel may be necessary.

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other governmental contracting environments is preferred.

• Background in subcontracts, contracts, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or supplier management is essential.

• Proven experience in developing solicitations, evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontracts, and managing subcontract administration.

• Experience in overseeing subcontract cost, schedule, and performance metrics.

• Familiarity with subcontract documentation, terms and conditions, and the lifecycle processes for purchase or subcontracts.

• Proficient in using enterprise resource planning systems or similar business management tools.

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and relevant subcontract flow-down requirements.

• Skilled in drafting statements of work, requests for proposals, and subcontract terms and conditions for complex materials or services.

• Understanding of cost analysis, price evaluation, and subcontractor risk assessment methodologies.

• Experience managing cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, time-and-materials, or other types of subcontracts.

• Working knowledge of export compliance issues, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

• Experience with subcontract modifications, funding actions, earned value management, or supplier performance enhancement initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Health insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance policy.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Educational assistance programs.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Paid time off policies.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Support for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.