Subcontracts Management Specialist III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company seeks a Subcontract Lead to manage and negotiate subcontracts, prepare bid packages, and oversee contract lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and significant experience in subcontract management, along with the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. The role includes developing specifications for procurement and analyzing proposals, contributing to vital airborne command missions for the U.S. Air Force.

Qualifications

• 14 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract specifications and terms for procurement.
• Prepare bid packages and evaluate subcontract proposals.
• Negotiate subcontract provisions and administer contracts.

Skills

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Proposal analysis

Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Subcontract Lead – Sierra Nevada Corporation

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The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end C4ISR capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on‑time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC‑led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission.

As a Subcontracts Management Specialist III, you will develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for our subcontract systems to guide the development, production, and global sustainment for multiple contract types. You’ll be responsible for preparing bid packages, developing evaluation criteria, analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, selecting or recommending new subcontractors, and administering subcontracts. In addition, you will administer standard subcontracts agreements (Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, Cost Reimbursable Fixed‑Fee) through the entire contract lifecycle, lead moderate negotiations of terms, price, and schedule, and monitor subcontractor performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Awarded an active U.S. Security Clearance, U.S. Citizenship status is required. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.