Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee subcontract activities related to specialized materials, equipment, and services that support defense and aerospace initiatives.

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

• Prepare bid packages, solicit proposals, conduct bidders’ conferences, and assist in the selection of subcontractors.

• Analyze and assess subcontract proposals with respect to technical aspects, cost, schedule, and performance metrics.

• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, and other business stipulations for subcontracts.

• Issue subcontract awards and manage subcontracts throughout their complete lifecycle, which includes performance monitoring, funding actions, modifications, and closeout procedures.

• Evaluate supplier financial, schedule, technical, and performance risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate and negotiate changes, additions, deletions, and other modifications of subcontracts with internal stakeholders.

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

• Maintain subcontract documentation and facilitate audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and reporting.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of subcontract policies, procedures, and processes.

• Sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within the limits of delegated authority when applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of related contracts experience may substitute for a degree.

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Experience in supporting defense, aerospace, or governmental contracting sectors.

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

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

• Competence in managing subcontract cost, schedule, and performance requirements.

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

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

• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and subcontract flow-down stipulations.

• Experience in drafting statements of work, requests for proposals, and subcontract terms and conditions.

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

• Experience in administering various subcontract types including cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, and time-and-materials.

• Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR export compliance requirements.

• Experience in managing subcontract modifications, funding actions, earned value considerations, or initiatives for supplier performance improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Health insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Educational assistance opportunities.

• Parental leave policy.

• Paid time off benefits.

• Company-paid holidays.