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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts (Onsite Position)

Job Code: 17343

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Description:

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist is an essential member of the EW Subcontracts / Supply Chain Management team. The Subcontract Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end lifecycle of subcontracts and is responsible for solicitations, fact finding, sourcing, documentation, negotiations, cost/price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, and subcontract execution. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist is the main point of contact between suppliers and program teams and provides all contractual direction. The individual will be responsible for maintaining and fostering external supplier relations and building internal partnerships with key internal stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

Supply market analysis, solicitations, fact finding & source selectionAttention to detail; must be able to comprehend statements of work and hold suppliers accountable to the scope that is contractedManagement of multiple Purchase Orders and the cost, schedule, quality and technical requirements in them. Ability to identify risk and creation of risk mitigation stepsManagement and reporting of major subcontracts to leadership both internal and externalAbility to independently perform a price analysis, develop negotiation strategies and ability to lead key assigned supplier negotiationsSkilled in Terms and Conditions NegotiationsExtensive experience conducting fact-finds on proposals over the TINA thresholdAward and execute contracts and contract modifications.Manage supplier performance and scorecards

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Experience managing major subcontracts in support of government program(s)Working knowledge of FAR/DFARsExperience with multiple subcontract types such as FFP, Cost-Plus type contracts, T&M, etc.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsAbility to work independently or as a teamDemonstrated leadership of cross-functional teamsContracting knowledge and experienceExtensive Supplier Management SkillsAbility to work in a fast-paced and/or in an ambiguous environmentAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsExcellent Written and Oral Communication SkillsExcellent negotiation skillsAbility to work in ambiguous environmentsAbility to manage competing prioritiesExcellent Interpersonal SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsExperience with various program lifecycles (development, production, sustainment)Has an active clearance or has the ability to obtain a Secret ClearanceExperience with L3Harris Systems, Policies & ProceduresPeopleSoft, Control (Cincom) experienceExperience contracting with various different contract types (FFP, FPIF, T&M, CPFF, CPIF)Radio Frequency Procurement ExperiencePMP, CPCM or CPSM Certified

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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