Senior Manager, Subcontracts Mgmt

Position: Senior Manager, Subcontracts Mgmt.
Simi Valley, CA

Full time

9128

** Worker Type*
* Regular

** Job Description*
* ** Summary*
* The  
** Senior Manager, Subcontracts Mgmt.
** provides the functional leadership and management of the Subcontract Management organization to achieve superior performance of key suppliers in meeting program objectives in cost, schedule, and technical performance. Works closely with Supply Chain Management in development policies, procedures, and best practices.

** Position Responsibilities*
* + With the Program and Project Managers, develop, execute, and maintain subcontract agreement specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services with key subcontractors

+ Works on strategic proposals, RFI, RFP's & RFQ's which may include:
Letters of Intent, Memorandums of Agreement, Teaming Agreements, Subcontract Agreements, NDA's, LTA's and associated cost and price analyses

+ Supports bidder's conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price and terms, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts, Task/Delivery orders and PO's

+ Monitors subcontract performance to ensure cost, technical, quality and contractual objectives are being met. Maintains subcontracting records in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, AV's procurement policies and procedures and CPSR standards, as applicable

+ Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop and maintain effective subcontract policies and procedures, including the appropriate flow-down of prime contract requirements and applicable metrics for performance management.

+ Is an integral member of the overall Program team; develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation

+ Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives and goals. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment in coordination with program team and other functional representatives.

+ Focal point for all contractual communications and commitments pertaining to assigned subcontracts.  Also, focal point with Finance, Contracts, Legal Affairs, and other AV departments for resolution of disputes and issues/opportunities with assigned subcontracts

+ Manages contract change process and works with Program Management, Engineering, Finance and other disciplines to identify, eliminate or reduce performance risks.  With the assistance of AV's Quality organization, will play essential role in the coordination of Quality requirements and initiatives with subcontractors

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** Other duties as assigned*
* ** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)*
* + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

+ Minimum of 10+ years of directly related DoD and Commercial subcontracts experience

+ Minimum of 5 + years' experience in a team leadership role

+ Must have proven working knowledge of diverse contract types, medium to highly complex subcontracts for both products and services

+ Experience conducting detailed price/cost analysis, including subcontracts that exceed the Truthful cost and pricing data threshold

+ Experience negotiating with commercial and International Suppliers/Subcontractors

+ Solid working knowledge of procurement law, regulations, and legal concepts

+ Deep expertise in ITAR, DFARS, and FAR, with a proven track record of managing subcontracts

+ Has solid knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations

+ Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (written, verbal & presentation) required

+ Demonstrated project management skills and expertise in project portfolio management principles

+ Strong computer skills including PowerPoint, MS Office and Project Management tools (experience also with Oracle is a plus)

+ Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. or Internationally as required

+ Ability to analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies for critical defense technologies.

+ Active or ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance

** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies*
* + Master's Degree is preferred

+ NCMA or college level certifications preferred

+ Related contracts/subcontracts coursework is preferred

+ Organize and prioritize tasks in dynamic work environment;…