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Viasat, Inc.
Subcontracts Manager
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A Contracts Manager reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients, suppliers or subcontractors. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Manages contract changes and contract record keeping.
$126,028 / year median in California
-3% projected decline
Job Description
About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. What you'll do We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively in office and the flexibility of remote work. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Supplier Management, subcontract negotiation and compliance with Government regulations. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Legal, Operations and the broader Supply Chain team to ensure a resilient, cost competitive, and compliant supply base to support our Government programs. The global Supply Chain organization is focused on Procurement and Supplier Performance management. We are guided by our mission of delivering exceptional supplier performance and minimizing risk. We span multiple sites in North America, Europe, and Asia and buy everything from common COTS electronic components to integrated satellite subsystems. We are servant minded, embrace excellence and Viasat values, and set the bar high for both our team and our supplier partners. And we like to have fun, too! The day-to-day Perform the coordination, negotiation and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision. Solicit/review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write subcontract packages for review, prepare, award and administer resulting subcontracts. Expertise in leading and negotiating complex subcontract agreements while meeting internal business and financial objectives. Including negotiating additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts. Participate in strategic sourcing decisions, find opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage supply chain risks. Assist in the development of subcontracting strategies for proposals, identifying sources and evaluating their capabilities including reviewing prime contract requirements and tailoring them for the Supply Chain. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with subcontractor performance and contract terms. Establish agreements with subcontractors using a mix of contract types; firm fixed price, time and materials and cost reimbursable. Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS), Viasat procurement policies and import/export regulations. Ability to interpret, negotiate and stay up to date with