Subcontracts Manager

Job Description
In this role, the Manager will lead direct the daily operations and lead the performance of a staff of Subcontract Administrators, establishing and managing subcontracts. The Manager will lead teams with varied and diverse experience levels with proposal preparation, subcontract negotiations, subcontract management/administration, and managing subcontracts for assigned programs, including planning, negotiating, administering, and executing proposals and subcontract agreements. The Manager has a key role in planning, developing, and executing corporate training and organizational development plans for Subcontracts personnel. Included in the Subcontract Manager's responsibilities are pulling metrics as needed for the business, briefing of subcontract data to senior leadership, and to continuously enhance subcontract processes. Responsibilities cover the Contract life cycle.

This position requires the ability to coordination, negotiation and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision. Position requires a comprehensive knowledge of business agreements, government and commercial contracting methods, including policies, procedures and regulations in order to provide appropriate guidance and support. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. The individual is expected to independently demonstrate leadership in contracting strategy and methods, and be proficient in research and presentation skills. Develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers
• A working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement process, the BAE Systems Subcontracts function, relevant Company policies, procedures, FAR/DFAR, commercial contracting methods, and other government regulations.
• Support assigned proposal activities including, but not limited to, analyzing solicitations and preparing summaries based on the analysis, with attention to the financial and business risk of the proposed effort; participating in all proposal team meetings; preparing terms, conditions and assumptions for the proposal; reviewing technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency.
• Review subcontractors cost and price proposals as assigned to ensure they are prepared and submitted in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and contractual provisions and Company policy.
• Coordinate with other Company functions as required ensuring that (1) appropriate reviews are scheduled and conducted.
• Oversee and assist Subcontract Administrators in negotiations and other activities such as fact-finding and audits, auxiliary agreements (e.g. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Proprietary Information Agreements and Teaming Agreements). Negotiate subcontracts and changes commensurate with experience and demonstrated competence under the specific guidance of Counsel and Senior Leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the Company and the Subcontractors for all subcontract matters on assigned programs. Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence on contractual/program matters, under review by upper level Subcontract Administrators or Subcontract Managers, commensurate with experience and demonstrated competence.
• Compile and maintain all required subcontracts records and documents in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Serve as the official repository for all subcontract documentation and correspondence relative to assigned subcontracts.
• Participate in final stages of assigned proposals by (1) verifying completion of all commitments, and (2) performing assigned activities associated with Contract Closeout. Performs other duties as required.
• Prepare proposal and other business documents for execution. Examples include small business plans, price analysis and written narrative documents related to subcontractor's requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of Subcontracts Administration experience
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and defense contracting
• Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews and execution within an approved Purchasing system and processes

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Top Secret Security clearance desired but not required
• Ability and willingness to apply and go through the clearance process
• Certification in Government Contracting is desired
• Ability to work in a high stress environment
• Proactive and self-motivated. Results oriented
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to interact with others as well as all levels of management
• Solid Work ethic
• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Salesforce experience

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.