Job Title: Sr Manager, Subcontracts (onsite)

Job Code: 18754

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Description:

• The SR Manager, Subcontracts position leads and directs experienced exempt and non-exempt contributors on the Military Avionics Subcontracts Team. The acquisition value stream includes requirements definition, sourcing, negotiation and definitization, acceptance and subcontract close-out. The successful Leader:
• Communicates within and outside of organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products
• Establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function or business area results
• Requires management and leadership knowledge in job area and comprehensive knowledge within professional discipline
• Ensures Customer objectives are achieved including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability 

Essential Functions:

• Define and manage strategic agreements for growing business area
• Develop growth strategy for function in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide subject matter consult for all subcontracting matters
• Communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions
• Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance
• Navigate FAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance
• Implement strategies to increase productivity and drive cost savings.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering with minimum of 15 years of relevant experience negotiating and contracting with suppliers for hardware and development programs including FFP, FPIF, T&M, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, Master Terms Agreement (MTA), FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Graduate Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering with minimum of 13 years of relevant experience negotiating and contracting with suppliers for hardware and development programs including FFP, FPIF, T&M, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, Master Terms Agreement (MTA), FAR/DFAR regulations
• Deep technical experience in performing RFP, cost and price analyses, source selection justification and contracting / terms and conditions. 
• Experience or understanding of Earned Value Management (EVMS) principles and Risk Identification and Management.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• MBA or graduate degree in related field.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen balanced with technical aptitude.
• Highly self-motivated with ability to drive positive change by team building and gaining support from people and resources across the enterprise.
• Project management experience and understanding of the project lifecycle and how to mitigate cost, schedule and technical issues during project execution.
• Noteworthy continuous improvement projects demonstrating innovation and creativity.
• Six Sigma or lean certification and demonstrated success implementing greenbelt or blackbelt projects.