Must be a US Citizen.
• Must work in office for first 90 days before Hybrid option become available. • This position will lead the end-to-end cycle of FAR15 proposals and subcontracts supporting key programs. • The selected candidate will support the Mechanical Assembly Government Sourcing team. • They will be responsible for training and mentoring other team members as well as leading a commodity(s) within the team. • Starting with proposal, fulfillment of the sales order, and ending with negotiating subcontracts or long-term purchase orders. • The Lead Subcontracts Specialist will deliver compliant FAR15 packages to the Government, work closely with the Pricing organization, and work negotiate with suppliers to get FAR15 compliant subcontracts in place.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Execute FAR15 subcontracts IAW FAR, DFARS and applicable regulations • Build strong negotiation positions for contract execution • Manage key program suppliers • Mentor and train team members • Build supplier strategies to enable best overall value.
YOU MUST HAVE • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, L&C, Business, or Finance • US Person due to contractual requirements • Subcontracting experience (FAR15) • Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. • Excellent communication and people-oriented skills. • Strong negotiation skills and processes
WE VALUE • Bachelor's Degree • Experience working with subcontractors during all phases of the program lifecycle. • Experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations • Experience utilizing MS Office Suite, SAP, and other business tools used in the execution of subcontract management activities. • Supply chain experience • Procurement experience within defense, aerospace, or similar industry • Experience managing subcontracts FFP, CP, CPIF, etc. • Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) • Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions • Ability to work independently
1) FAR15 Compliance & Pricing Partnership Question: “Walk me through a recent FAR15 procurement you led—from RFP/proposal through negotiation and award. How did you ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) while partnering with Pricing and suppliers to deliver a compliant package on schedule?”
2) Negotiation Strategy & Contract Types (FFP/CP/CPIF) Question: “Describe a complex supplier negotiation you led involving FFP, CP, or CPIF subcontracts. How did you build your negotiation position (cost model, should cost, BATNA) and ultimately balance best value to client with compliance and supplier relationship health?”
3) Leadership, Mentoring & Multi Task Execution Question: “This role leads a commodity and mentors others while juggling multiple proposals and live awards. Share a specific example where you trained teammates through a tight deadline proposal or audit prep—how did you set standards, delegate tasks, and keep everything compliant and on time?”
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