Subcontracts Management Specialist II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC, we seek a Subcontracts Management Specialist II to develop and administer subcontracts for specialized procurements, negotiate terms, and oversee performance through the contract lifecycle. The role supports DoD and DHS projects with a focus on compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a related role.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Proficiency in subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant files and manage subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized procurements.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages and establish evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor proposals to ensure compliance with technical and financial requirements.
• Negotiate subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule, to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Administer various types of subcontracts, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M).
• Monitor and assess subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of subcontract agreements and performance data.
• Select and recommend new subcontractors based on evaluation and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project and program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and federal regulations.

Skills

Subcontract management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity that leverages your subcontracts experience? Come join us! The Subcontracts Management Specialist II is responsible for managing the development and administration of subcontracts for specialized materials, equipment, and services. This role involves preparing and evaluating bid packages, negotiating subcontract terms, and overseeing subcontractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. 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

• Develop compliant files and manage subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized procurements.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages and establish evaluation criteria for subcontract proposals.
• Analyze and evaluate subcontractor proposals to ensure compliance with technical and financial requirements.
• Negotiate subcontract provisions, including terms, price, and schedule, to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Administer various types of subcontracts, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M).
• Monitor and assess subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of subcontract agreements and performance data.
• Select and recommend new subcontractors based on evaluation and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project and program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and federal regulations.

Qualifications (You Must Have)

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ 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 6 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in subcontract management principles and methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications (We Prefer)

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement and subcontract management software.
• 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.
• Ability to critically think through how to solve various subcontract related challenges.

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies.

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

Learn more about SNC

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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $64,853.15 - $89,173.08.

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.

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 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. 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.