Subcontract Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a seasoned Subcontracts Management Specialist III to lead development, negotiation and administration of complex subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment and services. The role covers full lifecycle from bid packages to performance oversight.

Requires Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in subcontract management; DoD/DFARS/FAR familiarity; ability to travel occasionally; hybrid office environment; security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 4+ years of experience in a similar role.
• In absence of degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience may satisfy requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions.
• Prepare detailed bid packages and establish robust evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze and evaluate complex subcontractor proposals for compliance with technical and financial requirements.
• Lead negotiations of subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule, to secure favorable agreements.
• Administer a variety of subcontract types, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) and an understanding of more complex contracting types such as Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF).
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive records of subcontract agreements, amendments, and performance data.
• Select and recommend new subcontractors based on thorough evaluation and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align subcontract management with project and program goals.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, industry standards, and federal regulations throughout the subcontract lifecycle, including the ability to understand the applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause flow downs in a subcontract.

Skills

Subcontract management

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procurement software

Subcontract management software

Job description

If you are a seasoned subcontracts management professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! The Subcontracts Management Specialist III is responsible for leading the development, negotiation, and administration of complex subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment, and services. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of subcontracts, from preparing bid packages and evaluating proposals to overseeing subcontractor performance and ensuring compliance. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions.
• Prepare detailed bid packages and establish robust evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze and evaluate complex subcontractor proposals for compliance with technical and financial requirements.
• Lead negotiations of subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule, to secure favorable agreements.
• Administer a variety of subcontract types, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) and an understanding of more complex contracting types such as Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF).
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive records of subcontract agreements, amendments, and performance data.
• Select and recommend new subcontractors based on thorough evaluation and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align subcontract management with project and program goals.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, industry standards, and federal regulations throughout the subcontract lifecycle, including the ability to understand the applicability of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause flow downs in a subcontract.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a related role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency in subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Extensive experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Expertise in procurement and subcontract management software.
• Advanced certification in supply chain management [e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)].

Essential Functions:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Hand and finger dexterity for data entry and document review.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally for supplier and subcontractor meetings.
• Good at critically thinking through scenarios to solve a variety of complex subcontract related challenges.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $74,581.13 - $102,549.04.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! 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. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.