What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Subcontract Specialist position at TalentCORE, Inc.?
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Subcontract Administrator to join our client's Subcontracts team in Acton, MA. This role will primarily support the Space Systems Division and requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, written and verbal communication, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for major subcontracts procurement of complex mission-critical hardware and/or services necessary to support assigned programs and related proposal activities.
- Reviews Statements of Work, prepares Request for Proposal/Quotation documents, conducts source selection determinations, and ensures compliance with applicable purchasing system considerations.
- Reviews and analyzes supplier bids/proposals, performs cost and/or price analysis, and leads cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
- Conducts subcontract negotiations with suppliers.
- Reviews, interprets, and provides recommendations regarding terms and conditions, and participates in or leads negotiations for modifications to standard/non-standard subcontract provisions.
- Advises management on contractual rights and obligations.
- Identifies subcontract risks/issues and provides leadership in developing innovative solutions to complex subcontracting requirements.
- Represents the organization as the primary subcontract business point of contact on assigned subcontracts to internal and external customers, making presentations as required.
- Ensures compliance with company policy/procedures and government regulations throughout the procurement lifecycle, maintaining awareness of regulatory changes and their impacts on subcontracts.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with ten or more years of progressive professional experience.
- Must be well-versed in Government Contracting (FAR, DFARS, ITAR) and have a comprehensive understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts related to government rules and regulations supporting major agencies (DoD, NASA, etc.).
- Must have experience and familiarity with Statements of Work and SDRL management.
- Must have experience with various contract types (FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
- Must possess the ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts for unique requirements.
- Must be customer-focused and possess excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers, and other external parties.
- The ability to understand complex requirements and develop innovative solutions is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP experience is desirable.
- Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
