Defense Subcontracts Specialist – Program Execution

Find a- Textron; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems, part of Textron, is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist for the Slidell, LA area. You will own subcontract acquisition for a major defense program under a Senior SCM Manager, collaborating across programs to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.

The role requires strong organization, written and verbal communication, and teamwork. US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or similar required.
• 3 years of experience in a Procurement Organization or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience evaluating program Risks and Opportunities.
• Team-based, cross-functional collaboration across organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across boundaries.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Program Management to consolidate subcontractor requirements into RFPs.
• Analyze bid responses and perform cost and pricing analysis to shape negotiation.
• Negotiate and manage complex government subcontracts (cost and fixed price).
• Prepare subcontract documents with input from leadership and government FAR requirements.
• Understand IMS and critical path to ensure on-time completion.
• Manage subcontractor performance and communicate progress with supplier teams.
• Participate in program meetings and coordinate with subcontractors via correspondence.
• Collaborate to solve supplier issues and communicate program progress internally and externally.
• Maintain formal subcontract correspondence between Textron Systems and subcontractors.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communi c at

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

RFP process familiarity

Job description

Textron Systems, part of Textron, is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist for the Slidell, LA area. You will own subcontract acquisition for a major defense program under a Senior SCM Manager, collaborating across programs to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.

The role requires strong organization, written and verbal communication, and teamwork. US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.