Manager II, Subcontracts Management (Hybrid ) with Security Clearance

Employer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location
Plano, Texas
Posted
Oct 09, 2024
Closes
Oct 12, 2024
Ref
2834618871
Discipline
Safety / Security
Position Type
Manager / Leader
Specialty
Autonomy
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
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 . As the Manager of Subcontract Management, your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of Subcontract Administrators (SCAs) and Managers (SCMs) in effectively supporting the IAS Business Area. You will oversee the entire life cycle of subcontracts, from developing acquisition strategies and source selection to negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, execution, and closeout. Collaboration and interaction with various departments such as Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Planning, and Logistics will be crucial to ensure seamless coordination and the achievement of company objectives. It will also be essential for you to monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership, providing visibility on goals and objectives. In addition to managing the subcontract team, you will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with legal and government requirements and standards. Strong leadership skills, expertise in subcontract management, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders are essential for success in this role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects our explorers and heroes. 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. This Manager position will be responsible for leading a team of individual SCAs and SCMs, a group of individual contributors accountable for the overall life cycle of a subcontract, from the initial sourcing and acquisition strategy development through the solicitation, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution, and closeout steps. At SNC, the Subcontracts function covers a variety of customer segments, including the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Federal Government, Commercial, International Governments, and Commercial. We support an incredibly diverse landscape of technologies, development, production, technical & professional services, sustainment, and repairs. Subcontracts leverage various subcontract types (i.e., firm fixed price (FFP), cost reimbursement (CPFF, CPIF), time & material (T&M), etc.) to best manage risk for SNC and our Primes. Responsibilities include: Lead and manage a team of individual contributors responsible for the overall life cycle of subcontracts. Able to assume an active role in subcontract management when required. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance, problem-solving, and mentoring to the organization
Engage with cross-functional groups to implement supply chain strategies and delegate work to support organizational and program needs Reviews and approves subcontracts procurement packages, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and company policies and procedures. Support and advice during internal and external audits to include DCMA CPSR audits Ensure organization's compliance with FARs, DFARs, Prime Contract flow downs, International Trade Compliance Office (ITCO), and other relevant regulations and policies
Develop subcontracts acquisition strategies and collaborate on sourcing for subcontracts across assigned programs. Implement negotiation strategies for price, schedule, cost savings and avoidances, technical aspects, and terms and conditions
Support the development of subcontract requirements, such as Statements of Work (SOW), and generate requests for proposals (RFP)
Provide leadership and direction to the team of subcontracts managers, overseeing team's performance, ensuring the achievement of goals, and monitoring organization's KPIs. Communicates effectively and provides program and metrics updates across multiple functions
Manages change and risk associated with subcontractors' cost, schedule performance, and collaborate with engineering on technical aspects. Oversee the management of customer/government-owned property
Support business development, new pursuits and proposal activities from the beginning gates of Basis of Estimate (BOEs) development to complex negotiations. Negotiate and execute partnering/teaming agreements
Lead organizational supply chain activities, metrics, proposals, cost savings, affordability, and advise/communicate with direct and cross-functional leadership. Support the Subcontracts team in maintaining metrics such as on time delivery and payment terms, and monitors delivery schedules to track acceptance of deliverables, completion criteria, services, work performed, and payment Effectively communicate across functions as the Subcontracts representative/ subject matter expert interacting with direct and executive leadership, and various professional levels and functions. Support requests and inquiries from various departments
Support supply chain organization and cross-functional requests, and inquiries from Contracts, Program Management Office (PMO), Business Development (BD), Engineering, Finance, Quality, Operations, Logistics, International Trade Compliance Office (ITCO) and Regulatory Government Compliance, Accounts Payable (AP), Property Management, etc.)
Analyze and ensure compliance with prime contract and program requirements. Identify trends and correlations in data and program requirements, develop action plans to address negative trends and mitigate risks
Optimize and leverage organization's talents to maximize efficiencies and support internal customer needs
Work with PMO and Contracts to determine the appropriate means of acquisition solutions for program needs. Identify/mitigate risks during proposal phase. Develop supply chain strategies to improve KPIs and ROIs
Review Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW) for compliance and integrate subcontract management deliverables, milestones, period of performance, and quality requirements. Ensure program compliance to prime contract obligations and execution methods
Understand Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM) principles, Program Management, and financial concepts
Utilize forecasting and supply chain influence on annual operating plans These responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks and require strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to effectively manage subcontracts, ensure compliance, drive process improvements, and support the organization's objectives. Must-haves: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
Relevant work experience may substitute for required education
Proficient negotiations skills
Candidate must have Supply Chain Management skills
In-depth working knowledge of Commodity, Category and Sourcing Management
Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements
Ability to read and understand technical requirements
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Preferred: In-depth Subcontracts experience within the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry Subject Matter Expert (SME), self-starter, works independently, proactively solve problems, detail oriented
Experienced leader within the Subcontracts function, with advanced coaching and leadership skills
Able to lead, mentor, resolve conflicts and provide Subcontracts training to organization as required
Interacts as a functional representative/subject matter expert internally with direct leadership and upper management
Successful experience leading a team through internal and external audits. Experience supporting DCMA CPSR audits Advanced communication and presentation skills. Experience briefing executive leadership
Advanced knowledge and experience with FARs, DFARs, International Trade Compliance, ITAR, EAR, Import/Export, TAAs (Technical Assistance Agreements), and legal terms and conditions negotiations
Experience with data rights and intellectual property is a plus
Data analytics experience
Understanding of cross functional data sources/influences and able to extract and identify trends and correlations in the data and program requirements
Proactively develops and implements action plans to address negative trends and mitigate risks
Ability to optimize and leverage organization's talents and optimize the interaction and support to other functions to maximize efficiencies and improve KPIs and ROIs
Advanced experience with complex Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW) is a plus . click apply for full job details