Subcontracts Manager - Columbia, MD

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronic systems is looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee government contracts, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. This role requires strong negotiation skills and expertise in managing contract terms and deliverables in support of FAA programs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing U.S. government contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with NDAs and Teaming Agreements.
• Ability to ensure compliance with Global Directives and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop RFQ packages and manage contract terms and conditions.
• Negotiate orders and contract modifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Contract management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business 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.