Subcontract Manager II

Subcontracts Manager II

What's it like working for a company that procures world class products and services for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies? Invigorating. At BAE Systems, our supply chain team is the best at what they do, and their work is part of why our customers trust our business. Furthermore, at BAE Systems, the work that you do will help us protect those who protect us.

If you're ready for a dynamic career, we are currently looking for a Subcontracts Manager II at our Combat Mission Systems sites, who shares a passion for supporting our armed services and those of our allies. While you work to make an impact alongside other exceptional professionals, you will be rewarded with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager II with experience of working in a government procurement environment, including CPSR policies and procedures. In this role, you will lead a team of Subcontract Administrators in managing subcontracts with various U.S. government agencies and international customers. You will have a strong background in procurement or supply chain management, excellent negotiation, communication and collaboration skills. The successful candidate will lead, motivate and develop a team of Supply Chain professionals at various levels of experience. Furthermore, the successful candidate will need to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

This is a key leadership role that requires a high level of expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires working in the office on a hybrid working schedule of at least three days a week.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain policies and procedures, and advise internal customers on supply chain-related matters
• Manage geographically dispersed staff
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews
• Analyze data and present Supply Chain metrics to effectively manage staff and operations
• Provide training to staff; produce templates and guidance to staff to support development
• Review and ensure staff are maintaining subcontract proposal and contract documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS and Prime Contract flow-down provisions, company policies and procedures, and program provisions
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through negotiations and contractual vehicles
• Review and provide approval against Subcontract Material and Labor Basis of Estimates

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A clear understanding of regulatory and trade compliance, particularly with regards to export and import controls
• Experience leading major procurement/subcontracting efforts in a Department of War (DOW) contracting environment
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations and the nature of flow-down requirements
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
• Strong working experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts
• Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Strategic/Critical Thinking
• Strong experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts and long-term supply agreements, with the financial acumen to evaluate pricing, cost impacts, and contractual risk.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with defense / aerospace industry & regulations and a good understanding of the role of subcontractors in complex industries
• Advanced degree and/or certification in CPSM, CPM, CIPS or CFCM