Subcontracts Manager Team Lead

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking a Subcontracts Manager Team Lead to join our team.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Assists in preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of Government subcontracts.
• Assists in creation and administration of purchase orders and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as FAR and DFAR (and other) applicable laws and regulations.
• Assists in reviewing and approving contractual documents for protection of company's contractual posture, satisfaction of Government specifications and requirements, and adherence to company policy.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of T&Cs.
• Serve as the customer point of contact for all contractual matters during all phases of contract formation and administration to include legal requirements, contract terms, intellectual property and data rights, customer specifications, and government regulations.
• Responsible for management and administration of subcontracts and ensures compliance with corporate policies and FAR and DFAR and other applicable laws and regulations, as well as overseeing the administration of all customer, subcontractors, vendors, and strategic partner contracts.
• Evaluates contracts for conformance with company policies, practices, and standards to meet business objectives and to ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions proposals, subcontracts, modifications, and other types of agreements (non-disclosure and teaming agreements, memorandums of understanding, etc.).
• Provide active, creative, and business oriented solutions as part of reviewing solicitations, statement of works, schedules, and deliverables.
• Assist in the evaluation of organizational conflict of interest (OCI) issues and prepare mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Makes decisions on wide ranging contract actions that are not well defined or lack precedence.
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.
• Perform basic administration of subcontracts such as execute contract processing, assist with project set-up, review invoices, monitor cost and schedule, and closeout.
• Manage centralized file storage and documentation system for all contract-related materials.
• Establish and maintain excellent customer relations both internally and externally.
• LEADS TEAM OF 3-5 people between a Subcontracts group consisting of KTTS and KS1 personnel.

Other Duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• May require up to 15% travel to support meetings, design reviews, other reviews & meetings and launch operations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENT

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant experience
• 5 years relevant previous experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $145,000-$150,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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