Subcontracts Manager - Columbia, MD

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector seeks a Contracts Specialist to oversee contract management for U.S. Government programs. The role involves negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing valuable support to internal stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in business or law and strong analytical skills to handle complex contractual duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. Government contracts preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop RFQ packages and manage contracts while ensuring compliance.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers.
• Provide subject matter expertise for government contracts.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field

Job description

• Develop RFQ packages, including SOW, subcontract, quality, certifications, CDRLs, schedule, specifications, etc., consistent with the Company’s Government Purchasing Manual.
• Collaborate with program team members to ensure accuracy and completeness from a technical perspective.
• Negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and Subcontracts with suppliers and service providers supporting the FAA program.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual and operational risks and options for mitigation.
• Review quotes from the subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate orders and contract modifications including SOWs, engineering change proposals, clauses or provisions, etc.
• Manage contracts, deliverables, deadlines, contract terms and conditions while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with order management team for order acknowledgements and with procurement team for fulfillment, including measuring performance.
• Manage the subcontract CDRL and schedule.
• Provide subject matter expertise for U.S. Government contracts, including the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS) contract clauses.
• Support contracts team as requested.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files.
• Ensure compliance with Global Directives, corporate policies, contract provisions and regulatory requirements.