Subcontract Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Greenville (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; 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 Principal Subcontracts Management Specialist to lead highly complex procurements and coach the subcontracts team. You will direct bid package development, negotiate critical terms, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and security requirements.

Role requires strong leadership, advanced contract analysis, and the ability to mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to align supplier strategies with program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of related experience; 12 years if no degree.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Master-level proficiency in subcontract management.
• FAR Part 15 experience.
• Cost/Price Analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize development of subcontract specs, work statements, and terms and conditions for highly complex procurements.
• Lead the preparation of intricate bid packages and evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze high-value subcontractor proposals for compliance with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct high-stakes negotiations of subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule.
• Mentor and guide the subcontract management team and staff.
• Maintain records and monitor performance metrics for subcontractors.
• Identify and select new subcontractors based on strategic fit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and related regulations; drive process improvements.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Negotiation

FAR/DFARS

Security clearance

Contract analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Procurement software

Job description

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (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 continued 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. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

Do you enjoy being the resident expert mentoring others in the area of subcontracts management? Join our team! The Principal Subcontracts Management Specialist is responsible for directing and optimizing the entire lifecycle of highly complex subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment, and services. This senior-level role involves leading the preparation and evaluation of bid packages, negotiating high-stakes subcontract terms, and ensuring subcontractor performance aligns with the company’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. The Principal Specialist serves as the key expert in subcontract management, providing strategic guidance and mentorship to the subcontract management team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for highly complex procurements.
• Lead the preparation of intricate bid packages and establish stringent evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze and critically evaluate high-value subcontractor proposals to ensure compliance with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct high-stakes negotiations of subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule, to secure strategic agreements.
• Administer, oversee, and mentor others on a variety of subcontract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) and other complex contract types and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Monitor, assess, and enhance subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive records of subcontract agreements, amendments, and performance metrics, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Identify, select, and recommend new subcontractors based on thorough evaluation and strategic fit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to align subcontract management with organizational goals and strategies.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, industry standards, and federal regulations, including the ability to interpret, understand, apply, and mentor others on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulations as well as driving continuous improvement in subcontract management practices.
• Mentor and provide strategic guidance to the subcontract management team, fostering professional development and best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ 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 12 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Master-level proficiency in subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• FAR Part 15 (sub)Contract experience.
• Cost / Price Analysis Experience.
• Expert knowledge of Business System requirements and applicability to contracts.
• Strong ability to present complex contract information concisely.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Extensive leadership experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Mastery of procurement and subcontract management software.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Processes.
• Advanced certification in supply chain management [e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)].
• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

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.
• Strong leadership and strategic negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to travel as needed for supplier and subcontractor meetings and strategic discussions.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent at critically thinking 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.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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.