Subcontracts Specialist

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Date:
Oct 13, 2025

Location:

Inglewood, CA 90302
Company:
Marvin Engineering Co.
Req
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment. The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS).

Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies.

Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

The Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for identifying and engaging potential competitive sources of supply, negotiating best-in-class terms for long-term agreements, ensuring ongoing contract compliance, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and leading strategic performance reviews of Critical Suppliers. The Specialist will analyze supplier work share and make recommendations to balance risks. The Specialist will negotiate at the executive level with suppliers and must be capable of resolving complex problems by developing effective strategies and tactics with minimal direction.

It is important that the candidate have a good understanding of DCMA compliance requirements for purchasing.

• Contract negotiation, LTA management, and complex problem resolution with Critical Suppliers
• Supplier sourcing, analyzing supplier workload and balancing assurance of supply risks
• Critical supplier relationship management
• Supplier on-boarding
• Ensure procurement coordination for program support and provide additional any necessary additional support for Critical Suppliers
• Collaborate with Fulfillment to manage underperforming suppliers
• Ensure FAR compliance and execute Pre-Buys
• Other activities as assigned by SC leadership

• Uncompromising Integrity and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in negotiation and contracts, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of experience in either Aerospace, Defense, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with ERP, preferably SAP, but SAP not required.
• Excellent contracts negotiation expertise leading to significant cost savings and/or risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical skills, including especially cost and price analysis techniques and the ability to proactively identify and present key market trends to leadership.
• A complex problem-solver who works equally well independently as they do in cross-functional teams.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• DFAR/FAR experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience developing and managing to KPIs.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Expert Complex Problem-Solver
• Intermediate in Excel and Power Point
• Excellent written and verbal skills, capable of presenting at the executive level.

• Medium-to-large office environment
• Fast paced office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments

$85,000 to $110,000 (Inglewood only)

5%-25%;
Primarily domestic travel, but with the possibility of infrequent international travel

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