Subcontract Program Manager

Job Title

Subcontract Program Manager

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you're looking for a challenge, you've just found it.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Duties and Tasks:

• As a Subcontract Program Manager (SPM), primary responsibilities include: leading the Subcontract Management Team (SMT) for specific programs with Major Subcontract content; leads the SMT in a cross-functional team structure which is comprised of Subcontract Contract Administrators (SCA), Technical Engineers, Quality Engineers, and program support stakeholders as needed (i.e., Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager Engineer, Contracts, Finance, Configuration Management & Data Management (CM/DM), Software Engineers, Cybersecurity Engineers, Program Security, etc.).
• Utilizes proposal plans and strategies to lead SMT in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program and subcontractor plans and business plans that achieve overall objectives of the program and to manage all aspects of Subcontractor performance.
• Works with the SMT to compile, develop, and review strategic down-selecting strategies, long-term agreements and strategic teaming agreements, subcontractor cost targets, Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation packages, Statements of Work (SOWs) and specifications, subcontractor proposal evaluations, award justifications, negotiation plans, and milestone payment plans or phased spending profiles.
• Develops and maintains long-lasting relationships with key subcontractors while effectively managing their performance and deliverables to meet program requirements and commitments.
• Establishes requirements and monitoring measures in SOWs and plans for subcontractors to achieve quality standards and meet cost / schedule / technical commitments to the business. Works with the program team to identify, mitigate, and balance the subcontractor's risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.
• Manages the subcontractor's performance to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program schedules and budget. Manages scope changes and impacts and develops corrective action plans as required.
• Performs or supports, as required, the GDMS Cost Account Manager (CAM) role for subcontract WBS elements of the Integrated Master Plan for the program. Will oversee subcontractor's Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance when required. Approves subcontractor invoices processed by the SCA.
• Prepares and presents the subcontract performance status to executive leadership and external customers monthly and upon request.

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead high performance, cross-functional subcontract management teams and to manage major subcontractor's performance throughout the contract period of performance.
• Ability to lead or influence others in team building, conflict resolution, motivation, development and execution of proposal plans, baseline plans, on-going scope change management, and long-term subcontract strategies for senior level reviews.
• Ability to apply and adapt…