Subcontracts Management Specialist III

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, 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 (C4

ISR) 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.

As a Subcontracts Management Specialist III, you will develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for our subcontract systems to guide the development, production, and global sustainment for multiple contract types. You will be responsible for preparing our bid packages, developing evaluation criteria, analyzing and evaluating our proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, selecting or recommending new subcontractors, and administering our subcontracts.

Additionally, you will administer standard subcontract agreements (Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed‑Fee) through the entire contract lifecycle, lead moderate negotiations of terms, price, and schedule, and monitor subcontractor performance.

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare bid packages and develop evaluation criteria.
• Analyze and evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend new subcontractors, and administer subcontracts.
• Administer standard subcontract agreements (FFP, T&M, CR, Fixed‑Fee) through the entire contract lifecycle.
• Lead moderate negotiations of terms, price, and schedule, and monitor subcontractor performance.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance.
• Experience working in CostPoint or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Relevant certifications (CPIM, CSSP, CPM, etc.).
• Detailed Price Analysis Experience.

This position requires current/active 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.

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.

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 on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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