Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Subcontract Administrator 1 to join our St. Petersburg, FL Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in St. Pete offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Purpose:

• Perform necessary procurement actions in support of Programs
• Prepare subcontract documentation to meet requirements of client
• Conduct and manage competitive bid process to ensure appropriate competition; identify new sources of supply as needed
• Use knowledge of subcontract terms and conditions to interpret and draft contract language to formulate subcontracts working in concert with legal department Administer moderately-complex subcontracts to ensure supplier compliance with all terms
• Participate on Bids and Proposals team for assigned area
• Work with Planner to ensure timely, accurate and cost-effective fulfillment of all products, components and services required to support defined business requirements
• Manage assigned suppliers to ensure timely and accurate performance
• Develop and implement negotiation plans to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs

Major Position Responsibilities

• Work with Planner to develop, implement and manage Program Supply Chain plans
• Select suppliers (or participate in supplier selection team) for standard to moderately complex required products and services
• May participate in cross functional team to define or modify supplier selection criteria. Prepare and document cost/price analysis in support of supplier negotiations.
• Develop, document and implement supplier negotiation strategies
• Conduct subcontract negotiations and administer subcontracts of moderate complexity
• Manage assigned suppliers to ensure timely and accurate performance
• Generate savings and cost reductions from negotiations
• Generate accurate, complete and compliant Purchase Orders based on material and service requirements identified in Program Supply Chain plans, or forwarded from program teams
• Work closely with functional areas to identify and resolve material availability, schedule, supplier and administrative issues
• Perform data entry of procurement data into GDOTS procurement database
• Follow requisite procedures in completing purchasing activities
• Interface with Compliance to ensure completeness, accuracy, and procedural/regulatory compliance on all procurement matters; utilize policies and procedures to remedy errors and fully resolve, or propose solution and escalate to manager
• Analyze estimates of service, material, equipment and production costs
• Prepare and document cost/price analysis in support of supplier negotiations
• Evaluate current supplier performance using defined performance metrics and measurements to determine overall compliance and responsiveness to GDOTS requirements
• Provide fair and reasonable price determination
• Participate in supplier IPT meetings representing Supply Chain issues and actions
• Analyze program needs to recommend new or alternate sources, and negotiate materials and services to ensure responsiveness to GDOTS requirements
• Comply with all Government, corporate and business unit policies, procedures and regulations
• Serve as the focal point with Program Offices on all procurement activities assigned
• Travel required; some international

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Basic Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Accounting from four-year University; or 3-7 years related procurement/ subcontracts exp.and/or training; or equivalent/ typically possesses two-four years of government contract administration experience
• 3-7 years related procurement/ subcontracts exp. and/or training; or equivalent/ typically possesses two-four years of government contract administration experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and Accounting software.
• Position requires a high degree of analytical aptitude with strong problem solving skills.
• Position requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Government contracting regulations required.
• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles with a sense of urgency.
• Works within the highest level of integrity and safety.
• Certification in area of specialty desired.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a variety of complex tasks.
• Works under limited supervision.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and general business documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Strong written communication skills are required for preparing or assisting in the preparation of written analysis of supplier cost and pricing data as well as presenting information in a concise manner to all levels of the organization.

Math Ability:

• Ability to work with financial and mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to all financial operations.
• Statistical analysis capabilities are desirable.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software as well as Adobe.

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