Principal Program Subcontracts Specialist

Job Summary:

The Principal Program Subcontracts Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the subcontract management lifecycle including participation in the formulation of RFC response content, and the formulation and execution of specific sourcing strategies. Develops & writes solicitations with contract language for purchase orders which meet program specific requirements and also negotiates teaming agreements with suppliers. Program facing leader responsible for material strategy, supplier engagement and budget stewardship for assigned programs. Owns the material budget (forecast/actuals, EAC) and partners cross-functionally to achieve cost, schedule, and quality objectives. 

This job can be located in Merrimack, NH; Roanoke, VA; #hybrid; or #remote.

Responsibilities and Tasks: 

• Will be responsible all aspects of the subcontract management lifecycle including participation in the formulation of RFC response content, and the formulation and execution of specific sourcing strategies.
• Leading efforts to proactively identify and resolve all issues impacting subcontract performance and business to business commitments across the multifunctional program teams.
• Work closely with program management, engineering, quality assurance, finance and contracts to drive compliance with all business policy and procedure and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Development of planning the sourcing strategy to support production requirements and the development of the SC supplier base, specifically focusing on key supplier relationships.
• Leading the supplier source selection efforts required to support short term and long-term business unit initiatives.
• Developing / writing solicitations & contract language for purchase orders which meet program specific requirements.
• Preparing / leading negotiations & documenting contract files.
• Developing and negotiating teaming agreements with suppliers.
• Developing plans and actions to assure:
• Achievement of program, business unit and subcontract goals.
• Compliance to policies and procedures as well as public law.
• Support attainment of Process Based Leadership Scorecard Goals.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 7 -10 years of functional (using skill set) and industry experience is required

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of contracting suppliers for building of specification products.
• Quality assurance systems and methods.
• Strong communication skill both verbal and electronic.
• Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced.
• Strong program/project management experience.
• FAR/DFAR - strong working knowledge.
• Aerospace, Military or similar industry.
• Demonstrated electronic/mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory.

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel

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