Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

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

📋 Description

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

• Formulate subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing strategies, and conditions of agreement.

• Create bid packages, request proposals, conduct bidders’ conferences, and assist in subcontractor selection.

• Evaluate and analyze subcontract proposals considering technical aspects, costs, schedules, and performance metrics.

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

• Issue subcontract awards and manage the entire subcontract lifecycle, including performance monitoring, funding actions, modifications, and closeouts.

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

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

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

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

• Engage in developing and refining subcontract policies, procedures, and processes.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of related Contracts experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Up to 10% travel may be necessary.

• Experience in supporting defense, aerospace, or other government contracting sectors.

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

• Experience in developing solicitations, evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontracts, and administering subcontract agreements.

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

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

• Experience utilizing enterprise resource planning systems or comparable business systems for subcontract management support.

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

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

• Understanding of cost analysis, price analysis, and methodologies for assessing subcontractor risks.

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Education assistance programs.

• Parental leave provisions.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.