Job Description
How does it feel to lead a driven team of game changers? Empowering. Joining our Subcontracts team as a Subcontracts Manager means you will oversee and direct the activities of a team responsible for managing all the proposals and negotiations for the contracts that help keep nations safe. We are currently looking for a seasoned leader to assume this critical role.

With the diversity of our offerings and work, you'll get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights. Here, you will be a valued part of our workforce and rewarded with a competitive salary and benefit package. In this role, you will provide strategic guidance and oversight to your team, ensuring that all subcontract administration activities are conducted in accordance with established Procurement Policies and Procedures, and that internal and external customers receive exceptional service.

As a Subcontracts Manager, you will:
* Provide leadership and guidance to a team of subcontract administrators, ensuring that all team members are trained, developed, and empowered to perform their duties effectively
* Develop and implement strategies to improve subcontract administration processes, ensuring compliance with Government, corporate, and company requirements
* Oversee the solicitation and evaluation of proposals, negotiation and preparation of complex subcontracts, and monitoring of subcontractor performance
* Negotiate subcontract provisions, such as price, schedule, work statements, and terms and conditions
* Identify and mitigate risks associated with subcontract administration, ensuring that all subcontract-related issues are addressed promptly and effectively
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including program managers, project managers, and other related functions, to ensure that subcontract administration activities are aligned with company objectives
* Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, and government agencies, to ensure effective communication and collaboration
* Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed
* Provide guidance and oversight on subcontract changes, disputes, and claims, ensuring that all issues are resolved promptly and fairly
* Participate in fact finding activities pertaining to subcontractor safety, quality, and performance execution
* Drive Partner2Win initiatives and evaluate supplier performance relative to cost, delivery, integrity, quality, performance objectives, contract compliance, and other factors.
* Ensure that all subcontract administration activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
* Represent the company in external forums, including industry conferences and government meetings, to promote the company's interests and stay informed about industry developments

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 8 years or more of directly related work experience or equivalent experience
Generating, negotiating, and executing major subcontracts/purchases
Managing Subcontracts or Procurement teams
Project and Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Cost Analysis (Cost and Pricing Determination, Commercial Item Determination, Competitive Analysis)
Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted environment
Proven leadership and management experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Expert knowledge of:
- DoD contracting
- FAR/DFAR regulations
- ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation)
- EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
Working knowledge of:
- CPSR audits and requirements
- Subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process
Ability to:
- Motivate and manage personnel
- Resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors
- Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Collaborate with other departments (Contracts, Finance, Programs, Operations, and Compliance Teams)
- Develop and utilize metrics to proactively manage the department and meet critical business objectives

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Advanced degree, such as an MBA or JD, or a professional certification, such as a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Experience in Ship Repair industry
Understanding of Earned Value Management

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.