Subcontracts Specialist II​/III

Subcontracts Specialist II/III – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

Subcontracts Specialist II/III – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

This position is responsible for the sourcing, acquisition, and administration of very complex, high-dollar equipment as a member of the BIW Supply Chain organization. It requires a highly motivated individual with the proven ability to rapidly and accurately perform subcontracts management tasks across a wide variety of contract types, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Safety Leadership – Actively participate in safety initiatives and lead by example; influence and motivate the team to prioritize safety, fostering a positive safety culture.
• Project Execution – Negotiate agreement price and terms to reduce total costs and liability exposure consistent with company policies; prepare standard contract documentation (e.g., casefile memo, price analysis, negotiation plan and results) in accordance with departmental procedures; review supplier proposals and documents for compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company procedures; develop/compile solicitation documents and lead the sourcing and contracting process, including market research, proposal evaluation, source selection, and negotiations.
• Training and Development – Be a continuous and active learner; work to enhance current skills and take initiative to prepare for future roles and career growth.
• Team Collaboration and Communication – Assist and participate in cross‑departmental communications and information sharing to support organizational alignment; create strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement – Monitor and assess supplier performance and initiate corrective actions when performance does not meet contractual obligations or company expectations; evaluate effectiveness of existing strategies and make recommendations for improvement.

• 2–4 years of direct experience in Procurement / Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Subcontract Management / Project Management or related field.
• Works independently with little supervision.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or related field and comparable work experience.

• 5–7 years of direct experience in Procurement / Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Subcontract Management / Project Management or related field.
• Works independently with little supervision.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or related field and comparable work experience.

• Basic understanding of the various phases of acquisition management and project management.
• Experience evaluating legal terms (liability, indemnification, warranty) and formulating negotiation strategies to mitigate risk exposure.
• Financial acumen sufficient to review unique proposals against history, budgets, established rates, and market indices to determine price reasonableness and develop negotiation strategies.
• Adept at using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to articulate procurement summaries verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize daily workloads and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems, manage schedules, and adapt to changes.
• Ability to work with others in a teaming environment.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with other departments in the organization and external resources.