Sr Specialist, Subcontracts

Overview

Job Title:

Sr Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Code: 29686

Job Location:

Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule:

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Subcontracts Lead is an essential member of the EW Subcontracts / Supply Chain Management team. The Subcontracts Lead will be responsible for managing end-to-end lifecycle of subcontracts and is responsible for solicitations, fact finding, sourcing, documentation, negotiations, cost/price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, and subcontract execution. The Subcontracts Lead will be the main point of contact between the suppliers and the program teams and will provide all contractual direction.

The ideal individual will be recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in Supply Chain Subcontracted efforts and has broad experience across multiple job areas or through increasing responsibility. The individual will be responsible for managing the supplier relationship and varying supplier levels including the suppliers’ leadership. The individual will work under consulted direction to manage large, complex suppliers of strategic importance to the organization.

The responsible must be effective at communicating within and outside of the organization and has the ability to influence at all levels. The individual will help develop or champion process improvements as well as recommend tactics and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of business and functional results.

• Lead subcontracted actions in support of assigned pursuits, proposals and programs (including but not limited to execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Strategic Partnership development and Acquisition Strategy development)
• Provide accurate and timely forecasting of subcontracted deliverables (data, hardware, milestones, etc.).
• Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
• Lead all aspects of the Subcontract proposal process including requirements gathering and SOW generation, generation of Requests For Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, file documentation, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-out
• Support strategic efforts that assist in meeting business goals and objectives.
• Drive cost-savings initiatives and support streamlining of policies and procedures
• Assist in training of junior members
• Represents Subcontracts in program reviews (as required) and Supply Chain in supplier executive reviews
• Drive supplier fact finding & source selection decisions
• Lead supplier management on all assigned efforts. Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and risk management of assigned suppliers
• Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
• Perform Cost/Price Analysis, develop negotiation strategies, lead negotiations
• Award and execute contracts and contract modifications.
• Manage and communicate supplier scorecards to supplier executives
• Drive supplier root cause and corrective action plans

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Strong experience managing major subcontracted efforts in support of government and non-government program(s)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to lead negotiations
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Experience presenting to executive leadership internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Self starter; ability to work in ambiguous conditions
• Strong contracting knowledge and experience
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARs
• Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Results & detail oriented
• Experience negotiating price as well as terms & conditions
• Experience with multiple subcontract types such as FFP, Cost-Plus type contracts, T&M, etc.
• Willingness to travel (25% of the time…