What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subcontracts Specialist - New Orleans position at Textron Systems?
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
The negotiation, placement, and management of complex, high dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment, including both cost and fixed price material and service type subcontracts.
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Systems
Primary Location
US-Louisiana-New Orleans
Job Field
Supply Chain
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Worksite
Onsite
Job Posting
03/21/2025, 1:43:09 PM
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
The negotiation, placement, and management of complex, high dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment, including both cost and fixed price material and service type subcontracts.
- Obtain program's contractual requirements; consolidate them into an accurate Comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) that will protect AAI's interests in data rights, Proposal preparation costs and intellectual property; and issue AAI's RFP to prospective subcontractors.
- Examine bid responses and initiate cost and pricing analysis using results thereof combined with program objectives to develop negotiation strategy and negotiate price, terms and work scope.
- Originate formal subcontract documents and coordinate inputs and approvals from both functional and programmatic leadership stakeholders.
- Originate and maintain required documentation for subcontract files, including all pertinent government Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements when applicable.
- Facilitate, maintain and control all correspondence between AAI and subcontractor.
- Verify all invoices and give initial payment approval or disapproval. This includes maintaining detailed accounts payable records for cost contracts to know when to withhold fee.
- Participate in program meetings, obtain data and requirements which must be transmitted to or obtained from subcontractors via correspondence or telephone.
- Monitor funding profiles and spend plans to be able to recommend when funding may or may not be required.
- Conduct day to day management of subcontract delivery to maintain acceptable quality and delivery targets.
- Broad based business experience with emphasis on negotiating and administering contractual agreement, in industrial manufacturing field preferred.
- Experience with Government Contracts or procurement required
- Strong communications (written and verbal) ability.
- Analytical ability
- Ability to work well with others
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Oracle preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field required
- 2 years of related experience
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Systems
Primary Location
US-Louisiana-New Orleans
Job Field
Supply Chain
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Worksite
Onsite
Job Posting
03/21/2025, 1:43:09 PM
