Senior Principal Contracts Specialist TS/SCI or Top Secret Clearance REQUIRED

Our defense client has an immediate opening for a Subcontracts Manager to join our team.  The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services.   

The Senior Subcontracts Manager will lead and act as the focal point for all supply chain contractual communications and commitments to subcontractors working with cross-functional teams in the development of complex subcontract statements of work, technical specifications, and flow-down of mandatory or otherwise necessary/prudent from a business and contract perspective. We’ll rely on you to ensure that subcontract documentation mitigates the supplier’s performance risk, and conforms with program contract terms, conditions, and other provisions including applicable federal regulations and business team objectives prior to signature/acceptance. You’ll facilitate the development of team/partner relationships with subcontractors and develop and maintain relationships for long-term engagements that provide a competitive advantage to the business. It’s your chance to step up and prove you’re ready to lead the world.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Substantial knowledge in the applicable contractual flow downs, federal, state, Federal Acquisition Requirements/DFAR, and local laws, and the ability to apply them in the procurement of commodities, services and subcontracts
• Expert in specific commodity, product, or technology
• Demonstrated advanced working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) compliance
• Ability to undertake a mixture of program management and contract management in regard to complex subcontract (e.g. subcontractor budgets, program reviews, schedule, risk, technical performance, earned value management)
• Ability to understand the supplier and internal politics and successfully influence the decision makers to achieve the business and customer’s needs
• Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to develop win-win solutions
• Possess excellent analytical skills to aid in solving complex problems

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Integrity and discretion when handling internal/external company proprietary information
• Strong influence management skills
• Advanced leadership, delegation and team building skills

Security Clearance Required: Yes