Senior Specialist

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts (Onsite Position) Job Code: 13321 Job Location: Clifton, New Jersey Job Description: The Senior Subcontracts Specialist is an essential member of the EW Subcontracts / Supply Chain Management team. The Subcontract Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end lifecycle of subcontracts and is responsible for solicitations, fact finding, sourcing, documentation, negotiations, cost/price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, and subcontract execution. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist is the main point of contact between suppliers and program teams and provides all contractual direction. The individual will be responsible for maintaining and fostering external supplier relations and building internal partnerships with key internal stakeholders. Essential Functions: Supply market analysis, solicitations, fact finding & source selection
Attention to detail; must be able to comprehend statements of work and hold suppliers accountable to the scope that is contracted
Management of multiple Purchase Orders and the cost, schedule, quality and technical requirements in them. Ability to identify risk and creation of risk mitigation steps
Management and reporting of major subcontracts to leadership both internal and external
Ability to independently perform a price analysis, develop negotiation strategies and ability to lead key assigned supplier negotiations
Skilled in Terms and Conditions Negotiations
Extensive experience conducting fact-finds on proposals over the TINA threshold
Award and execute contracts and contract modifications.
Manage supplier performance and scorecards
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Experience managing major subcontracts in support of government program(s)
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARs
Experience with multiple subcontract types such as FFP, Cost-Plus type contracts, T&M, etc.
Preferred Additional Skills: Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Ability to work independently or as a team
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
Contracting knowledge and experience
Extensive Supplier Management Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and/or in an ambiguous environment
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work in ambiguous environments
Ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with various program lifecycles (development, production, sustainment)
Has an active clearance or has the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Experience with L3Harris Systems, Policies & Procedures
PeopleSoft, Control (Cincom) experience
Experience contracting with various different contract types (FFP, FPIF, T&M, CPFF, CPIF)
Radio Frequency Procurement Experience
PMP, CPCM or CPSM Certified