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Engineering - Mechanical
Slidell, LA (On/Off-Site)
Job Title: Subcontracts Project manager
Job Location: Slidell Louisiana 70458
Onsite Requirements:
* Subcontract and FAR contract administration
* Program schedules, cost and risk management
* Supplier management
Job Description:
* This role owns a subset of subcontract acquisitions and operates under the direction of a Sr. Subcontracts Manager within a highly collaborative Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Program Office environment.
* The ideal candidate is action-oriented, highly organized, and an effective communicator who thrives in a team-based, fast-paced defense program environment.
* This role is critical to ensuring supplier execution aligns with cost, schedule, technical, and mission objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with Program Management to consolidate subcontractor contractual requirements and technical specifications into accurate, comprehensive Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
* Review and evaluate supplier bid responses and perform cost and pricing analysis to support negotiation strategy development.
* Negotiate pricing, terms, and scope of work for complex, high-dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment.
* Place and manage cost-type and fixed-price material and service subcontracts.
* Draft and execute formal subcontract documents, coordinating approvals across functional and program leadership, while ensuring compliance with applicable FAR requirements.
* Understand and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and supplier critical path, implementing mitigation actions to protect schedule commitments.
* Manage subcontractor financial, technical, and schedule performance to ensure compliant, on-time, and cost-effective delivery.
* Monitor subcontractor performance, proactively identify risks or issues, and coordinate corrective actions with Supplier Development.
* Participate in program meetings and serve as the primary interface for subcontractor communications.
* Facilitate, maintain, and control all correspondence between Client Systems and subcontractors.
* Communicate program status, risks, and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting project teams, including schedule development, performance monitoring, and risk management.
* Experience working within or closely with a Procurement or Subcontracts organization.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience identifying, assessing, and managing program Risks and Opportunities.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
* Broad-based business experience with an emphasis on negotiating and administering contractual agreements.
* Experience supporting industrial manufacturing or defense programs.
* PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
* **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
* This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
* This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role**
Job Location: Slidell Louisiana 70458
Onsite Requirements:
* Subcontract and FAR contract administration
* Program schedules, cost and risk management
* Supplier management
Job Description:
* This role owns a subset of subcontract acquisitions and operates under the direction of a Sr. Subcontracts Manager within a highly collaborative Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Program Office environment.
* The ideal candidate is action-oriented, highly organized, and an effective communicator who thrives in a team-based, fast-paced defense program environment.
* This role is critical to ensuring supplier execution aligns with cost, schedule, technical, and mission objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with Program Management to consolidate subcontractor contractual requirements and technical specifications into accurate, comprehensive Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
* Review and evaluate supplier bid responses and perform cost and pricing analysis to support negotiation strategy development.
* Negotiate pricing, terms, and scope of work for complex, high-dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment.
* Place and manage cost-type and fixed-price material and service subcontracts.
* Draft and execute formal subcontract documents, coordinating approvals across functional and program leadership, while ensuring compliance with applicable FAR requirements.
* Understand and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and supplier critical path, implementing mitigation actions to protect schedule commitments.
* Manage subcontractor financial, technical, and schedule performance to ensure compliant, on-time, and cost-effective delivery.
* Monitor subcontractor performance, proactively identify risks or issues, and coordinate corrective actions with Supplier Development.
* Participate in program meetings and serve as the primary interface for subcontractor communications.
* Facilitate, maintain, and control all correspondence between Client Systems and subcontractors.
* Communicate program status, risks, and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting project teams, including schedule development, performance monitoring, and risk management.
* Experience working within or closely with a Procurement or Subcontracts organization.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience identifying, assessing, and managing program Risks and Opportunities.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
* Broad-based business experience with an emphasis on negotiating and administering contractual agreements.
* Experience supporting industrial manufacturing or defense programs.
* PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
* **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
* This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
* This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role**
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