United Launch Alliance

Subcontract Management Specialist 3

United Launch Alliance$89K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
  • Familiarity with SAP ERP System or similar.
  • Experience with planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel with data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing subcontract specifications and technical documents.
  • Prepare RFQ and RFP packages and analyze supplier proposals.
  • Negotiate subcontract terms and manage modifications.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and ULA business processes.
  • Coordinate with engineering and finance to address supplier risks.
  • Brief executive management on subcontract status and issues.
  • Direct all phases of subcontracts from release to cost accountability.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • Work a "9/80 schedule" with every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 1859

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

United Launch Alliance seeks a skilled Subcontract Management Specialist (SCM-3) to support the Strategic Complex Component Procurement team in Centennial, CO. Key responsibilities include:
  • Assists in development of subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions and other technical requirements documents.
  • Prepares requests for quotes (RFQ) and proposals (RFP) packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects subcontract source, creates subcontract documents, and administers resulting subcontracts.
  • Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.
  • Participates with Supply Chain Governance to ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes.
  • Coordinates with engineering, quality and finance as necessary to mitigate supplier performance risk and resolve supplier issues.
  • Briefs ULA executive management and customers regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost.
  • Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from engineering release through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability.
  • Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor; establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.
  • As a member of the high-performing Strategic Complex Component Procurement team, successful execution of responsibilities will require: working collaboratively in a team environment, clearly communicating hardware requirements and expectations to suppliers to ensure optimal value for ULA, and effectively communicating outcomes to internal/external customers


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Experience with purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Background in Supply Chain processes such as planning, purchasing, inventory management, and/or warehouse operations.
  • Experience with SAP ERP System (or similar ERP system).
  • Experience following standard business procedures, and general business knowledge/acumen.
  • Experience in developing and applying basic professional analytical techniques to develop problem solving tactics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel as this position will require a significant amount of data mining, pivot table use, etc.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a production and development environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic environment.
  • Proactive, independent worker with the demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment.
  • Detail oriented, with excellent time-management skills
  • Successful negotiation experience


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $89,492.00 - $149,154.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments


Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted

About United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company provides reliable and cost-effective launch services for government and commercial customers, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and other agencies. ULA's launch vehicles include the Atlas V and Delta IV families of rockets, which are designed to meet a wide range of mission requirements. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enable customers to achieve their goals in space.
Learn more about United Launch Alliance
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2006

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