As the Manager of Subcontract Management, your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of Subcontract Administrators (SCAs) and Managers (SCMs) in effectively supporting the IAS Business Area. You will oversee the entire life cycle of subcontracts, from developing acquisition strategies and source selection to negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, execution, and closeout. Collaboration and interaction with various departments such as Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Planning, and Logistics will be crucial to ensure seamless coordination and the achievement of company objectives. It will also be essential for you to monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership, providing visibility on goals and objectives.

In addition to managing the subcontract team, you will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with legal and government requirements and standards. Strong leadership skills, expertise in subcontract management, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects our explorers and heroes.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on-time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

This Manager position will be responsible for leading a team of individual SCAs and SCMs, a group of individual contributors accountable for the overall life cycle of a subcontract, from the initial sourcing and acquisition strategy development through the solicitation, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution, and closeout steps. 

At SNC, the Subcontracts function covers a variety of customer segments, including the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Federal Government, Commercial, International Governments, and Commercial. We support an incredibly diverse landscape of technologies, development, production, technical & professional services, sustainment, and repairs. Subcontracts leverage various subcontract types (i.e., firm fixed price (FFP), cost reimbursement (CPFF, CPIF), time & material (T&M), etc.) to best manage risk for SNC and our Primes. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Lead and manage a team of individual contributors responsible for the overall life cycle of subcontracts. Able to assume an active role in subcontract management when required. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance, problem-solving, and mentoring to the organization
• Engage with cross-functional groups to implement supply chain strategies and delegate work to support organizational and program needs 
• Reviews and approves subcontracts procurement packages, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and company policies and procedures. Support and advice during internal and external audits to include DCMA CPSR audits 
• Ensure organization’s compliance with FARs, DFARs, Prime Contract flow downs, International Trade Compliance Office (ITCO), and other relevant regulations and policies
• Develop subcontracts acquisition strategies and collaborate on sourcing for subcontracts across assigned programs. Implement negotiation strategies for price, schedule, cost savings and avoidances, technical aspects, and terms and conditions
• Support the development of subcontract requirements, such as Statements of Work (SOW), and generate requests for proposals (RFP)
• Provide leadership and direction to the team of subcontracts managers, overseeing team’s performance, ensuring the achievement of goals, and monitoring organizations KPIs. Communicates effectively and provides program and metrics updates across multiple functions
• Manages change and risk associated with subcontractors’ cost, schedule performance, and collaborate with engineering on technical aspects. Oversee the management of customer/government-owned property
• Support business development, new pursuits and proposal activities from the beginning gates of Basis of Estimate (BOEs) development to complex negotiations. Negotiate and execute partnering/teaming agreements
• Lead organizational supply chain activities, metrics, proposals, cost savings, affordability, and advise/communicate with direct and cross-functional leadership. Support the Subcontracts team in maintaining metrics such as on time delivery and payment terms, and monitors delivery schedules to track acceptance of deliverables, completion criteria, services, work performed, and payment 
• Effectively communicate across functions as the Subcontracts representative/ subject matter expert interacting with direct and executive leadership, and various professional levels and functions. Support requests and inquiries from various departments
• Support supply chain organization and cross-functional requests, and inquiries from Contracts, Program Management Office (PMO), Business Development (BD), Engineering, Finance, Quality, Operations, Logistics, International Trade Compliance Office (ITCO) and Regulatory Government Compliance, Accounts Payable (AP), Property Management, etc.)
• Analyze and ensure compliance with prime contract and program requirements. Identify trends and correlations in data and program requirements, develop action plans to address negative trends and mitigate risks
• Optimize and leverage organizations talents to maximize efficiencies and support internal customer needs
• Work with PMO and Contracts to determine the appropriate means of acquisition solutions for program needs. Identify/mitigate risks during proposal phase. Develop supply chain strategies to improve KPIs and ROIs
• Review Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW) for compliance and integrate subcontract management deliverables, milestones, period of performance, and quality requirements. Ensure program compliance to prime contract obligations and execution methods
• Understand Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM) principles, Program Management, and financial concepts
• Utilize forecasting and supply chain influence on annual operating plans

These responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks and require strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to effectively manage subcontracts, ensure compliance, drive process improvements, and support the organizations objectives.

Must-haves:

• Bachelors degree in a related field of study
  • Relevant work experience may substitute for required education
• Proficient negotiations skills
• Candidate must have Supply Chain Management skills
• In-depth working knowledge of Commodity, Category and Sourcing Management
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements
• Ability to read and understand technical requirements
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred:

• In-depth Subcontracts experience within the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry 
• Subject Matter Expert (SME), self-starter, works independently, proactively solve problems, detail oriented
• Experienced leader within the Subcontracts function, with advanced coaching and leadership skills
• Able to lead, mentor, resolve conflicts and provide Subcontracts training to organization as required
• Interacts as a functional representative/subject matter expert internally with direct leadership and upper management
• Successful experience leading a team through internal and external audits. Experience supporting DCMA CPSR audits  
• Advanced communication and presentation skills. Experience briefing executive leadership
• Advanced knowledge and experience with FARs, DFARs, International Trade Compliance, ITAR, EAR, Import/Export, TAAs (Technical Assistance Agreements), and legal terms and conditions negotiations
• Experience with data rights and intellectual property is a plus
• Data analytics experience
• Understanding of cross functional data sources/influences and able to extract and identify trends and correlations in the data and program requirements
• Proactively develops and implements action plans to address negative trends and mitigate risks
• Ability to optimize and leverage organizations talents and optimize the interaction and support to other functions to maximize efficiencies and improve KPIs and ROIs
• Advanced experience with complex Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW) is a plus
• Advanced ability to review complex Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW), understand work scope, and hold other functions accountable to provide clarity and eliminate ambiguity in SOW language and technical requirements is a plus
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM) principles, Program Management and Financial concepts is a plus
• Financial acumen and understanding of forecasting and Supply Chains influence on annual operating plan to include orders, sales, profit, and cash flow is a plus
• In-depth working knowledge of Commodity, Category and Sourcing Management
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements and experience with Procurement systems, ERP and MRP
• Ability to read and understand technical requirements and formulate a subcontracting strategy while balancing multiple stakeholder needs
• Advanced experience with Price and Cost Analyses, and certified cost or pricing data requirements
• Advanced understanding of production, development, services, repairs and sustainment efforts
• Advanced knowledge of contract types (i.e., FFP, Cost Reimbursement, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, etc.), government proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE)
• Advanced working experience with Microsoft Office, Excel skills (pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.), Word, Power Point, Project, etc
• Advanced experience with presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Expert at problem solving by leveraging experience and through analysis of data
• Pursues permanent resolution and institutes preventative actions by following RCCA principles
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus
• Focus on execution with excellence

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Estimated Starting Salary: $109,592.82 - $150,690.13

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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.