Subcontracts Director

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Subcontracts Director to support the Electronic Attack Solutions product line (EAS) within the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area. Join our EAS team, where you’ll contribute to cutting-edge airborne situational awareness, self-protection, and electronic attack technologies. EAS delivers enhanced precision, performance, and reliability, blending innovative development with advanced manufacturing. Experience the excitement of a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities to work on impactful programs that are providing unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

In this role, the Subcontracts Director will:

• Lead a staff of Subcontracts professionals ensuring that the product line’s subcontracts requirements are effectively and efficiently met, along with developing robust supply chain strategies and solutions.
• Manage a skilled team of subcontract administrators and subcontract project managers with various experience levels in subcontract management/administration, negotiations and proposal preparation in support of both development and production contracts.
• Facilitates the development and validation of subcontract specifications, work statements, Subcontract Management Plans and Terms and Conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized nature and leads activities of subcontract administration teams required for the sourcing of complex, hardware, software, and services.
• Works with the subcontracts team to review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, and select or recommend subcontractors.
• Develops and maintains professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Responsible for procurement compliance, Cost/Price Analysis, reviewing and approving complex basis of estimates for Prime Contract proposals and the review/signing of Proprietary Information Agreements.
• Drives all of Supply Chain’s subcontracts initiatives with the product line’s supply base.
• Assists in planning, developing, and executing corporate training and organizational development plan for Subcontracts personnel.

The prospective Subcontracts Director must possess and be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to motivate and manage personnel.
• Understanding of the role of subcontractors in complex industries.
• Ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through negotiations and contractual vehicles.
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.
• Identify/assess Risks & Opportunities throughout the duration of the program.
• Ability to work with Programs to institute risk mitigation plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management/organization skills.
• Ability to develop and implement organizational changes as required to meet an ever-dynamic changing environment.
• Ability to work closely with Contracts, Finance, Project Managers, Product Line and Business Area leaders and various Compliance Teams (proposal compliance and procurement compliance).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study and 12 years or more Supply Chain management experience, preferably in the Aerospace & Defense Industry.
• Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies.
• Experience with high dollar/complex proposals.
• Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve objectives.
• Successful, proven record of leading and managing diverse teams.
• Experience leading Subcontracts or Procurement teams with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop high performance work teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels.
• Ability to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
• Ability to communicate with senior management regarding Supply Chain status.
• Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers.
• Technical and business acumen.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Developing internal/external/cross-cultural partner relationships.
• Hybrid role – must be able to be on-site in accordance with hybrid policy and must be willing to deviate from hybrid schedule to support critical business needs.
• Secret clearance (eligible).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree and a combination of 12 years of Supply Chain, Operations, Program Management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Aerospace & Defense industry and government contracting.
• Experience leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Program Management Institute’s (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated Risk Management experience.
• Experience with information systems such as Oracle.
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal. Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
• Experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience successfully engaging supplier executives.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128100 - $217800

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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