Senior Specialist, Subcontracts with Security Clearance

L3

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Job Title:

Specialist, Subcontracts Job Code: 42355

Job Location:

Rochester, NY or Melbourne, FL

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 Specialist, Subcontracts is 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 Specialist is the main point of contact between suppliers and program teams and provides all contractual direction. This role implements strategic sourcing plans, assesses and mitigates supplier risks, including financial considerations, and defines subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procuring specialized materials, equipment, and services.

Key responsibilities include preparing bid packages, conducting bidders' conferences, evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract terms, recommending suppliers, issuing awards, and overseeing subcontract administration. This role also entails negotiating and coordinating any necessary modifications to subcontracts. The Specialist Subcontracts collaborates closely with contract administration and purchasing teams to develop and refine subcontract policies and procedures. They employ a range of methods and evaluation criteria to meet goals and objectives effectively and may sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within their authority.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the full subcontract lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, RFP/RFQ issuance, proposal evaluation, negotiations, subcontract award, administration, and closeout
• Responsible for the technical, schedule, cost & risk management of assigned suppliers.
• Assures suppliers meet all PO requirements and develops mitigation plans.
• Responsible for reporting of major subcontracts to internal stakeholder and leadership teams.
• Performs Cost/Price Analysis, develops negotiation strategies, leads negotiations.
• Drafting and negotiating contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter of Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Long-Term Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Software License Agreements, Insurance Agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and other legal matters.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, statements of work, terms and conditions, and risk mitigation strategies with suppliers
• Award contracts and execute contract modifications.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery requirements and develop corrective action plans when necessary
• Support proposal efforts by obtaining supplier quotations, evaluating supplier responses, and developing sourcing recommendations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, CPSR requirements, and applicable procurement procedures
• Maintain subcontract files to support internal audits, customer reviews, and DCMA oversight activities
• Identify and execute cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional

Skills:

• Experience in Government and Commercial…