Lead- Subcontracts - Defense Contractor - Fort Wayne, IN - to $145,000

• The Subcontracts Lead is responsible 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.
• Subcontracts leverages the variety of subcontract types, (i.e. fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time & material, labor hour, etc.) to best manage risk for both the company and our customers.
• Typical management and administrative responsibilities include collaboration on the acquisition strategy and sourcing, development of the subcontract requirements (i.e. SOW development), generation of the solicitation/request for proposal, source selection, negotiation (price, schedule, technical, terms & conditions), establishment of the official subcontracts file and its required documentation, management of supplier cost, schedule performance and collaboration with engineering on the technical management of the subcontractor.
• Other duties include change management, risk management, management of customer / government owned property, transportation and delivery, invoice processing / acceptance of articles / work performed and payment.

• Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution (cost, schedule, technical, quality) and full integration of the subcontract work scope within the program, e.g. proposals, negotiations, contract execution, etc.
• Subject Matter Expert with advanced knowledge of contract types (i.e., FFP, Cost Reimbursement, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, etc.), government proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Subject Matter Expert with advanced negotiation skills, subcontractor management and program risk management experience.
• Subject Matter Expert with advanced ability to review technical SOWs, understand work scope, and hold other functions accountable to provide clarity and eliminate ambiguity in SOW language and technical requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert with advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, Prime Contract flow downs, International Trade Compliance, ITAR, EAR,  Import/Export, General Provisions, Terms and Conditions, policies and procedures,  command media requirements, negotiations of legal documents, and supply chain strategies to improve KPIs and ROIs.

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a Graduate degree, Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of any degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Total relevant professional experience to be minimum of 7 years in Procurement and/or Subcontracts.
• Experience to be one or a combination of the following: Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Legal and  Government compliance, and/or Finance.
• 7 years of experience using MRP systems software.
• Minimum 5 years experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel (including pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.), PowerPoint, etc.)

• DoD Clearance is desired, but not required

• MS WORD Resume
• required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

Salary : $110,000 - $145,000