Subcontract Task Manager

Job Description

The Subcontract Task Manager serves as the primary supply-chain liaison for F-16 ATS products, coordinating with program managers, procurement, operations, quality, finance, and engineering to ensure timely, on-spec delivery of subcontracted work. Key duties include:

• Evaluates, negotiates, and manages assigned subcontracts to perform to each project`s specifications, quality, budget, schedule and earned value requirements to include the timely delivery of all deliverables required to fulfill the subcontract.
• Act as the primary point of contact between supply chain and the program office, fostering clear communication and efficient issue resolution.
• Authors, manages and influences critical path releases of Statements of Works (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times.
• Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs and execution.
• Participates in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company, as it pertains to the planned outsourced portion of the project(s).
• Work closely with the Procurement and Planning functional team to ensure orders are properly planned and POs are issued in accordance with program needs
• Work with other functional teams such as engineering, operations, and quality to assist with program success
• Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• The individual must have a strong background and understanding of procurement, planning, and project management
• Must be familiar with the F-16 ATS products
• Must be able to effectively collaborate across all functions to ensure program success
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Two plus year of experience with supply chain metrics, Able to understand what the metrics measures, their influences, and devising a plan to improve overall performance
• Experience with proposal development activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain and 3 plus year of Supply Chain experience
• PMP Certified
• Technical background/experience
• SIOP knowledge