Lead Subcontracts Management

Via Logic LLC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the United States is looking for a Lead Subcontracts Management professional to oversee full life cycle subcontract activities. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and collaborate across functions to ensure effective execution of contracts. Experience in government-approved purchasing systems and a solid understanding of FAR and DFARS regulations is essential. This role encourages mentorship and aims to develop junior staff while managing a variety of subcontract types.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in subcontract management or 6-10 years with a master's degree.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract management activities for various programs.
• Collaborate with teams across contracts, finance, and project control.
• Oversee the quality of subcontractors' work.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Subcontract management

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

BA degree or Masters

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

iValua

Job description

Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a Lead Subcontracts Management to support the programs, proposals, and business objectives of the Commercial & International Sector.

This role will be responsible for the full life cycle ("cradle-to-grave") subcontract management activities supporting primarily Energy, Infrastructure, & Automation (EIA) programs which complies with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. Initially, this role will support the EIA Business Area, which is innovating in grid modernization, sustainable and renewable energy initiatives, and industrial energy optimization work, which is a growth engine for our Commercial & International Sector.

The successful candidate will lead a portfolio providing strategic leadership in Supply Chain and acting as a key interface between Leidos management and senior supplier management. The successful candidate will also serve as the primary liaison between subcontractors and the program, contractually managing agreements of various types (i.e., typically of a high dollar value, risk, and complexity). This role will require close collaboration with other functions, such as contracts, project control, finance, growth, to ensure the successful execution of the assigned portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

The position requires the use of business acumen, the demonstration of sound judgement, ability to prioritize and lead to execute effectively in a fast-paced workstream, in addition to a thorough knowledge of federal and commercial subcontracting, and experience providing creative solutions to business and program requirements. While not an exhaustive list, activities in the subcontracting process that are responsibilities of this role are: performing and leading a team of Subcontracts professionals in crafting teaming strategy and leading proposal activities, subcontract award, and post-award management (e.g., subcontract modifications, risk identification & mitigation, issue resolution, internal reporting, closeout activities, etc.).

This position will be responsible for setting clear expectations, overseeing the quality of work under their responsibility, developing and encouraging junior staff to perform at a high level, while striving for continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BA degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be US Citizen
• Experience awarding and managing subcontracts in a government approved purchasing system including an advanced knowledge of the requirements of the FAR and DFARS
• Successful track record of using negotiating skills to maximize organizational return, minimize risk, improve price, and terms and conditions position
• Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers
• Experience independently leading the subcontracts portion of proposal efforts
• Must have the organizational skills to manage concurrent projects and possess the business acumen to appropriately prioritize actions and deal effectively with subcontract management issues of varying degrees of complexity
• Must be able to clearly communicate, including presenting status updates and issues to senior management, internal partners, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preference: Supply Chain Management, Legal, Contracts, or Business Administration
• Experience building strong supplier relationships that can be leveraged to assist in future issue resolution
• Experience supervising or leading a team(s)
• Working experience with automated purchasing system (preferably Deltek Costpoint and iValua)
• Experience managing international procurements and supporting international programs.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPC, CFCM, ISM, APICS, PMI PMP, or equivalent.
• Ability to engage senior leaders to address challenges and resolve issues.
• Proven experience mentoring and motivating staff to achieve high performance.
• Demonstrated "Can-Do" attitude with strong problem-solving abilities, forward-leaning and taking ownership of driving supply chain outcomes.
• Self-motivated, independent, and solution-oriented.

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.