Subcontracts, Lead in Fort Wayne, Indiana - Full time

Role - LEAD, SUBCONTRACTS (FULLY ONSITE - FORT WAYNE, IN) Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Fulltime
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Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Legal - Contracts Administration

Job Description:
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 at the company cover a variety
of customer segments including U.S. Federal Government, Commercial, International Governments,
International Commercial, and Defense, both domestic and international. The company's Subcontracts is
an incredibly diverse landscape of technologies, products and services for development articles,
production, technical & professional services requirements. Subcontracts leverages the variety of
subcontract types, (i.e. fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time & material, labor hour, etc.) to best
manage risk for both 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. Subcontracts also supports business development activities on new pursuits
and proposals, by initiating the Subcontract Process from the beginning steps of negotiating non-
disclosure and/or teaming agreements and performing the appropriate due diligence on potential
bidders in terms of supplier risk, financial stability, technical capability and quality management system
assessments. Subcontracts support government, customer and internal audits as required.

Essential Functions:
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.
Expert at problem solving by leveraging experience and through analysis of data
Expert understanding of Subcontracts relationship with other functions such as Contracts, Program
Management, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Business Development and others.
Accountable to Program Manager, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership and Operations
Responsible to analyze diverse set of issues and challenging development program(s) changes and
communicate effectively to Program(s) and Supply Chain Executive Leadership
Work closely with SCMs, Program Management and Technical personnel, to support/manage high-dollar
value proposals and subcontracts
Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent requirements
Able to work directly with Technical Team(s) to identify processes, requirements, Statement of Works
improvements and propose changes, to include Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies with possible cost
savings/avoidance
Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a
minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior
related experience.
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
MUST HAVE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FAR/DFAR