General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Senior Subcontract Administrator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, preferably focusing on supply chain management or contract administration.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, subcontract, or contract administration; equivalent experience may be considered in place of education.
  • Comprehensive understanding of acquisition principles and regulations with practical application experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance (Secret).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex issues.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored for diverse audiences.
  • Leadership capabilities to influence and guide teams, alongside proficiency in project coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Provide subcontract support by evaluating sources and managing terms for procurement.
  • Respond to complex inquiries, crafting innovative solutions and participating in cost reviews with management.
  • Prepare and evaluate bids to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
  • Identify subcontract issues and develop strategic solutions to address them.
  • Lead negotiations and modifications of subcontract agreements.
  • Review and negotiate terms of non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
  • Advise management on contractual obligations and provide interpretations of terms.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional certification in subcontract administration.
  • Access to training and development for subcontract staff.
  • Participation in a collaborative team environment.
  • Resources and support for maintaining a DoD security clearance.
  • Promotion of safety in accordance with established practices.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Under consultative direction, this position is responsible for providing subcontract support to one or more business units. Areas of responsibility include source evaluation, source selection, and terms and conditions for the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to provide for subcontract awards in accordance with company policy and department standard operating procedures. Selects or recommends subcontractors, issues awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
  • Responds to extremely complex and diverse inquiries which may require innovative solutions and participates in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.
  • Prepares, analyzes and evaluates bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and department operating procedures.
  • Identifies subcontract issues and provides leadership in developing solutions.
  • Provides leadership negotiating and modifying standard and non-standard subcontracts.
  • Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
  • Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides review and interpretation of terms and conditions.
  • Represents the organization as the primary subcontract administrator on assigned subcontracts making internal and/or external presentations as required.
  • Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on subcontracts.
  • Provides direction and training to assigned professional staff.
  • Participates in the selection, development, and training of subcontract staff.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience. Equivalent professional purchasing, subcontract, or contract administration experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Has a comprehensive and thorough understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards.
  • Must possess the ability to counsel management, provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance (Secret).
  • Must be customer focused and possess:
    • The ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex problems.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
    • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.
    • Excellent computer skills. Working knowledge of SAP is desirable.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as a prime contact on subcontract matters with program management, vendors, and customers and, provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.
    • Able to travel as required.
    • Professional certification in subcontract administration is desired.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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