Do you enjoy being the resident expert mentoring others in the area of subcontracts management? Join our team! As a Principal Subcontracts Management Specialist, youll develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for our subcontract systems to guide the development, production, and global sustainment for multiple contract types. Youll be responsible for preparing our bid packages, developing evaluation criteria, analyzing and evaluating our proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, selecting or recommending new subcontractors, and administering our subcontracts. Additionally, youll administer standard subcontracts agreements, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Reimbursable (CR) plus all variations of fee structures, through the entire contract lifecycle, and will lead complex negotiations of terms, price, and schedule, and will monitor subcontractor performance. You will serve as a subcontracts subject-matter-expert (SME) and mentor to the Subcontracts organization. Youll also support, develop, and/or facilitate recurring refresher compliance and FAR training to the subcontracts organization.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. Learn more about IAS
Must-haves:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
- Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Experience with government federal acquisition regulations (FAR) requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- 10&43; years of practical FAR Part 12 (sub)Contract experience
- 10&43; years of practical FAR Part 15 (sub)Contract experience
- Cost / Price Analysis Experience
- Supply chain management skills and government subcontract experience
- Proficient negotiation skills
- Advanced Microsoft skills
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred Skills
- In-depth Subcontracts experience within the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry to include development, and sustainment activities programs is a plus
- Subject Matter Expert (SME), self-starter, works independently, proactively solve problems, and detail oriented
- 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 experience with presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and brief leadership and executives, internally and externally
- Successful experience with internal and external audits, to include supporting DCMA CPSR audits
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
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:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. 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.
