Subcontract Administrator Senior
BAE Systems USAJob Description The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership. What You’ll Do: Responsible for supplier sourcing, preparing bid packages, soliciting and leading supplier proposal evaluations; employ value analysis techniques to analyze cost/price technical capability and financial viability, investigate supplier’s ability to perform within the proposed cost, technical, and schedule parameters. Responsible for assigned category supplier tactical and strategic relationships, may participate on a Category Management team in the development of category strategies, risk assessments, performance tracking, and to drive supplier performance. Execute and manage category specific, technically complex procurements. Represent ISC at various levels on cross-functional teams to drive business success. Perform all subcontract management functions including modifications, manage funding, track supplier spend, milestone payment plans, evaluate accuracy, and authorize payment of invoices; solicit Engineering Change Proposals, manage Subcontractor Data Requirement List (SDRL) communications and deliverables. Responsible for all aspects of subcontract execution from proposal through product delivery. Authorized signature authority for procurements, subcontracts, and contractual point of contact with suppliers. Serving as a single point of contact to the subcontractor/ supplier while fostering collaboration between the subcontractor/ supplier and the BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) team, including the Program Manager, Engineering team, Project Engineering group and Quality team. Identify supplier risk and opportunities to achieve program objectives; develop risk assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the associated team/technical leads; lead contract negotiations. Develop subcontract management plans in conjunction with Category Management teams; determine contractual methodologies for supplier performance that align to the negotiated contractual baseline, such as delivery incentives, fee plans, and required supplier status meetings, programmatic reviews, etc. Conduct the contracting process in adherence with US Federal Acquisition Requirements, Public Law, Company and Supply Chain Policies and Procedures Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to the subcontracts. Participate on Strategic Sourcing and Category Management teams. Responsible for the management of supplier performance throughout the contractual lifecycle; resolve supplier performance issues and any internal issues that affect supplier performance. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience. Each highe…