Subcontracts Manager

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, its often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, its waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Subcontracts Manager to join our Scottsdale, AZ team. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services.

The Subcontracts Manager will lead and act as the focal point for all supply chain contractual communications and commitments to subcontractors working with cross-functional teams in the development of complex subcontract statements of work, technical specifications, and flow-down of mandatory or otherwise necessary/prudent from a business and contract perspective. Well rely on you to ensure that subcontract documentation mitigates the suppliers performance risk, and conforms with program contract terms, conditions, and other provisions including applicable federal regulations and business team objectives prior to signature/acceptance. Youll facilitate the development of team/partner relationships with subcontractors and develop and maintain relationships for long-term engagements that provide a competitive advantage to the business. Its your chance to step up and prove youre ready to lead the world.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Substantial knowledge in the applicable contractual flow downs, federal, state, Federal Acquisition Requirements/DFAR, and local laws, and the ability to apply them in the procurement of commodities, services and subcontracts
• Expert in specific commodity, product, or technology
• Demonstrated advanced working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) compliance
• Ability to undertake a mixture of program management and contract management in regards to complex subcontract (e.g. subcontractor budgets, program reviews, schedule, risk, technical performance, earned value management)
• Ability to understand the supplier and internal politics and successfully influence the decision makers to achieve the business and customers needs
• Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to develop win-win solutions
• Possess excellent analytical skills to aid in solving complex problems

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Integrity and discretion when handling internal/external company proprietary information
• Strong influence management skills
• Advanced leadership, delegation and team building skills