Senior Subcontracts Manager
Poway, California
Overview
Corporate positions help our company operate at its maximum potential while providing the best service to all customers. Our corporate teams maintain a high level of collaboration across multiple departments and teams. Corporate roles include Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology Services (ITS), Accounting & Finance, and Contracts & Procurement.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Management
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
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- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Efficient
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Versatile
Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position is responsible for assisting in the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services under a government, commercial, or international contract(s).
- Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
- Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with the contract administration and purchasing departments to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
- Ensures subcontracts are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, identifies and advises management regarding subcontracts risks, and coordinates internal and external audits.
- May accomplish objectives through professional staff.
- May be responsible for decisions that impact the department.
- Provide advice to management and program managers on procurement issues relating to government, commercial and international subcontracts.
- Interpret and execute subcontract policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations while meeting company objectives. Recommend modifications to operating policies as needed.
- Assign tasks, review work and provide direction to staff while ensuring subcontracts processes meet assigned timelines.
- Review confidentiality agreements, license agreements and other documentation for conformance to business objectives, company policies, economic conditions, and for compliance to laws and government regulations.
- Coordinate subcontracts portion of proposal preparation.
- Perform a review and evaluation of RFP/RFQs, source selection decisions, price analyses and other subcontract documentation.
- Identify subcontract issues. Develop and implement corrective solutions.
- Act as primary contact for subcontracts activities and issues.
- May represent the company with subcontractors and suppliers, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and government representatives.
- Participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required professional talent.
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
- Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished 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 Bachelors degree in business, law, or a related field and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts/subcontracts with at least seven of those years managing contracts/subcontracts processes and personnel. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of contract/subcontract administration principles, concepts, and practices as well as comprehensive leadership skills and the ability to manage others.
- Must have a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
- Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned projects and/or programs.
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
- Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, must be able to travel as required.
Salary:$125,810 - $229,670
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“General Atomics is a company that has provided amazing career opportunities. There is no limit to where you can go in this company.”– Shalena, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

“I consider myself an effective leader and manager who also cares about his team. I strive to support my team so they can ensure we are taking care of our customers.”– Uriah, Project Manager
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