Strategic Subcontract Leader — Contracts & Negotiation

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft, reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems.

This role provides subcontract support across business units, handling source evaluation, selection, and terms for procurements to secure subcontracts. The position requires a senior-level background in contract administration, acquisition principles, and ability to lead complex negotiations, with DoD clearance potential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience.
• Has a comprehensive and thorough understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, with broad application across practices and standards.
• Must possess ability to counsel management, lead in developing new concepts, and coordinate multiple work phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide subcontract support to one or more business units, including source evaluation, source selection, and terms and conditions for procurements.
• Respond to complex inquiries and participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
• Prepare, analyze, and evaluate bids to meet company policies and procedures.
• Lead subcontract staff development and training; observe laws and regulations.

Skills

Source evaluation

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

Cost and pricing reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration (supply chain focus)

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft, reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems.

This role provides subcontract support across business units, handling source evaluation, selection, and terms for procurements to secure subcontracts. The position requires a senior-level background in contract administration, acquisition principles, and ability to lead complex negotiations, with DoD clearance potential.