Strategic Subcontracts Lead for DoD/FAA Programs

Saab; East Homer (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks an experienced Manager of Subcontracts to lead a team of subcontract professionals supporting complex, high-value procurements and critical business initiatives.

This role oversees the full subcontract lifecycle, including proposal support, development and negotiation, supplier performance, and DoD/FAA requirements. Based at Saab, Inc.'s headquarters in East Syracuse, NY, or our offices in Bristol, RI; Orlando, FL; or Quincy, MA, you will drive risk management and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering-General or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of Supply Chain, Logistics, Contracts and Material Management experience (or 7+ years with a Master's).
• Leadership Experience over Subcontracts, Proposal, Buying and Planning teams.
• Experience with government regulations (FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, TINA, etc.).
• Advanced Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Contract negotiation experience for large DoD subcontracts.
• Knowledge of forecast and planning tools for MRP systems.
• Advanced financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Must be capable of obtaining a Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Subcontracts team, establishing priorities and workloads across programs, proposals, and supply chain initiatives.
• Oversee the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of complex high-value subcontracts and supplier agreements.
• Ensure subcontracting activities comply with U.S. Government requirements including FAR, DFARS, DoD regulations and Saab policies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on subcontracting and contractual matters and guide risk assessment decisions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Legal, Quality and others to develop sourcing strategies.
• Support strategic supply chain initiatives and continuous improvement across functions.
• Establish subcontracting policies, templates, tools and best practices for compliance and risk management.
• Support internal and external audits and government reviews and prepare necessary documentation.
• Lead workforce planning, performance management, and development of Subcontracts team.

Skills

Leadership Experience

DoD Regulations

Contract Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel Willingness

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

ORACLE/ERP

JIRA

SharePoint

OneNote

Job description

Saab, Inc. seeks an experienced Manager of Subcontracts to lead a team of subcontract professionals supporting complex, high-value procurements and critical business initiatives.

This role oversees the full subcontract lifecycle, including proposal support, development and negotiation, supplier performance, and DoD/FAA requirements. Based at Saab, Inc.'s headquarters in East Syracuse, NY, or our offices in Bristol, RI; Orlando, FL; or Quincy, MA, you will drive risk management and strategic