Principal​/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist

Location:

Melbourne, FL

Schedule:

9/80 work schedule - with every other Friday OFF! No teleworking available

Team:
Global Supply Chain

Extras:
Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

About the Role:

Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs.

Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements. Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives.

Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, on-site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. Obtaining a new, or transferring an existing DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance, as well as receiving Program Access is required before the selected candidate can start in the role. This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist):

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance
• A minimum of 9 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs

Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist):

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance
• A minimum of 12 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software
• Working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs

Preferred Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist):

• Master's degree in Global Supply Chain
• Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million
• Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
• Working level knowledge of Business Law
• Change Management experience
• Risk Mitigation experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist):

• Master's degree in Supply Chain
• Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
• Previous Team Lead or Management experience
• Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
  
  Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or…