Subcontracts Manager

SUMMARY

The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for establishing robust relationships with the organizations key suppliers and managing their contracts. The Subcontracts Manager works closely with the Contracts, Engineering, Quality and Operations teams to ensure that suppliers meet their contractual obligations. Reports to the Director of Finance.

ABOUT USKarman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industrys most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement•

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Forms strategic supplier relationships:

Establishes solid business relationships and maintains direct lines of communication with key supplier personnelIdentifies opportunities to work together strategically to the benefit of both organizationsGains an intimate understanding of the suppliers business operations, organization and strategyUnderstands supplier business capacity in order to make informed risk management decisionsConsolidates supplier base to focus on strong supplier relationshipsManages subcontracts: Negotiates cost and schedule commitments to meet programmatic requirementsWorks with Quality Engineering to incorporate necessary contractual flow-downsPrioritizes and re-aligns work at suppliers to match current organizational prioritiesAcquainted with FAR and DFARS clauses, as well as customer or program specific contractual clauses, and organizational terms and conditionsWorks closely with Contracts, Engineering, Quality and Operations teams:

Has firm understanding of relevant program objectives and schedulesResponsible for development of Small Business Plans and associated reportingEstablishes collaborative working relationship with Contracts, Engineering, Quality and Operations teamsAbility to communicate, both written and verbal form, across all departments and all personnel levels

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING

FORPreferred Education:

Bachelors DegreePreferred Experience:

5+ years of experience in subcontracts administration

Preferred Experience:

Intimate knowledge of FAR and DFARs clausesProficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as MS Outlook and TeamsMust be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.