Sr Subcontracts Administrator
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Goleta, California, United States
Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
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Summary
We are seeking a Sr. Subcontracts Administrator to join our team! The individual must be able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment with multiple contract types supporting both Federal and commercial programs. The work location will be at the Redwire facility in Goleta, CA.
They will become a member of the multi-disciplinary team to perform the coordination, negotiation and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision. Position requires knowledge of business agreements, Federal and commercial contracting methods, including policies, procedures and regulations in order to provide appropriate guidance and support. Where no process or policy exists, experience in drafting such guidance is highly desired. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates subcontract provisions, down-selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares, awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross-functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Build, Review, and approve compliant file documentation
- Represent company as the official interface between program management and subcontractors; may require travel to supplier locations
- Strong working knowledge and experience administering government contracts/subcontracts. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Export Control Requirements (ITAR/EAR) experience a plus
- Prepare proposal and other business documents for execution. Examples include Request for Proposal, price analysis, and written narrative documents related to subcontractor’s requirements and/or performance
- Review and verify accuracy and completeness of proposal packages
- Coordinate subcontractor proposals with internal team
- Review subcontractor proposals and fact-find and negotiate with suppliers on price, schedule, terms and conditions and any other contractual requirements
- Prepare subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of cascaded requirements from the prime contract ensuring terms and conditions will be appropriate
- Prepare reports and contractual correspondence for project management
- Monitoring subcontractor’s performance, managing deliverables and payment of invoices
- Coordinating and providing advice and interpretation of contract/subcontract requirements
- In concert with the Program/Technical team perform price analysis to ensure reasonableness of pricing in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies
- Perform subcontract closeout actions, complete file documentation, and transfer files accordingly
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate and/or required
- Limited travel may be required less than 10%
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or a related field, and 5+ years’ work experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry; or 10 years related experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience supporting a wide range of U.S. Government and/or commercial programs
- Experience managing diverse subcontractors, both large and small businesses
- Experience awarding/managing diverse Subcontract Types
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and written
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Excellent Organization and follow through skills, driven to excellence
- Experienced working in ERP systems and data entry and analysis. Costpoint experience is highly desired
- Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
- Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple projects of competing authority and varying scope
- Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude
- Understanding/knowledge of audits and SOX requirements a plus
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Pay Range
$105,000 - $120,000/yr.
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR
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