Description

The Defense Systems Sector of Leidos is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to support our Aerospace Systems Business Area. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. Under limited supervision, the Senior Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for activities that span the entire procurement cycle, including but not limited to negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements, preparation of solicitation packages to subcontractors, evaluation of subcontractor proposals, price analysis, negotiation of terms and conditions, subcontract administration, issue resolution, and closeout activities. Subcontracts will primarily be in support of federal programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Negotiates NDA's and Teaming Agreements
• Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with Government and Leidos requirements.
• Evaluates supplier proposal responses.
• Conducts price and cost analysis.
• Negotiates pricing and terms/conditions with subcontractors.
• Administers subcontracts of various types and complexity.
• Identifies and resolves moderate issues and problems on assigned subcontracts and make recommendations to management.
• Performs subcontract close-out activities.
• Analyze risks and identify risk mitigation.
• Acts as primary interface between subcontractors and the programs being supported for all subcontracts related issues.
• Regularly interacts with program management, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with customers as required.
• Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with subcontractor management regarding subcontract issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration OR a related field with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Experience in subcontracting and related functions with particular emphasis on negotiation and subcontracts administration.
• Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers.
• Proposal support experience
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders and externally with subcontractors to drive results

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build internal cross functional relationships
• Working experience with automated purchasing system (preferably CostPoint or Deltek or iValua)
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• CPSM, CPC or CFCM, ISM, APICS, PMI PMP, or other relevant professional certification(s)

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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