Senior Subcontracts Manager – Strategic Sourcing

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California is seeking a Level 3 Subcontracts Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of subcontracts, ranging from technology demonstrations to software and hardware development. You will partner with project teams, drive negotiations, and ensure compliance with NASA and laboratory requirements.

The role emphasizes end-to-end subcontract management and cost, schedule, and quality oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: Strategic sourcing, supply chain management, contract management, FAR, or administration of cost-type R&D contracts.
• Experience in commercial, government, and/or academic-related subcontracting environment encompassing pre-solicitation, solicitation, evaluating/source selection, award, post-award management and closeout activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of subcontracts including technology demonstrations, research studies, proposal and design work, and software/hardware development.
• Serve as the primary business interface with subcontractors to support project procurement requirements.
• Develop solutions to subcontract issues and oversee total supply chain management from requirements identification to closeout.
• Manage subcontract processes from market research, drafting, soliciting, awarding, managing, to closeout for various contract types.
• Collaborate with technical counterparts to develop solicitation documents for cost or pricing proposals.
• Formulate negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations on delivery, price, technical requirements, and terms.
• After award, co-manage cost, schedule, and quality of subcontractor performance with JPL counterparts to meet requirements.
• Negotiate and issue subcontract modifications and ensure timely closeout.
• Provide excellent customer service by guiding customers through the supply chain with unique acquisition solutions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain management

Contract management

FAR

Cost-type contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Master’s degree in similar disciplines

Tools

Oracle Purchasing

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California is seeking a Level 3 Subcontracts Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of subcontracts, ranging from technology demonstrations to software and hardware development. You will partner with project teams, drive negotiations, and ensure compliance with NASA and laboratory requirements.

The role emphasizes end-to-end subcontract management and cost, schedule, and quality oversight.