What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subcontract Manager position at Trident Maritime Systems?
Who We Are
Trident Maritime Systems is an ISO certified leader in the Navy, Marine, and Off-Shore markets providing innovative Electro-Mechanical, HVAC/R, Fire Suppression, and Electric Propulsion Systems. We are currently expanding our staff of professionals to support and accelerate business growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic company with an excellent reputation throughout the Marine Industry. We offer a robust compensation package with competitive salary, fantastic benefits, paid time off, opportunity for growth, and much more.
Summary
Our Subcontract Manager will coordinate the development of project subcontract management plans and to lead the subcontract management team along with the responsibility for the overall management and performance of the designated subcontracts.
Major Responsibility (Functions/Duties)
Internally
Mentor less senior subcontract professionals within the same functional area.
Skills And Competencies
People – Leadership and Teamwork
Personal – Multi-tasking, Time Management and Composure
Process – Communication, Organization, Knowledge of Earned Value Management, and ISO
Purpose – Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. Ability to think strategically and analytically.
Qualifications
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee may be occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.
Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.
Trident Maritime Systems is an ISO certified leader in the Navy, Marine, and Off-Shore markets providing innovative Electro-Mechanical, HVAC/R, Fire Suppression, and Electric Propulsion Systems. We are currently expanding our staff of professionals to support and accelerate business growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic company with an excellent reputation throughout the Marine Industry. We offer a robust compensation package with competitive salary, fantastic benefits, paid time off, opportunity for growth, and much more.
Summary
Our Subcontract Manager will coordinate the development of project subcontract management plans and to lead the subcontract management team along with the responsibility for the overall management and performance of the designated subcontracts.
Major Responsibility (Functions/Duties)
- Be able to successfully interface with various levels of internal and external parties in a DoD and/or Federal procurement environment: a. Internal - Senior Mgmt., Business Unit and Program Teams, Legal, Finance, Engineering, and other functional departments. b. External - Subcontractor senior management, subcontractor program teams, and customers including US Government agencies such as DoD, DHS, GSA, DCAA, DCMA and Government Prime Contractors.
- Possess proven experience in development and negotiation of moderate to high complexity contractual instruments (including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, IP Agreements, and Subcontracts) in a FAR/DFAR procurement environment, including those requiring TINA certification.
- Be able to demonstrate experience in reviewing contractual documents for accuracy and adherence to agreements made, compliance with laws/regulations, submitted proposals and/or negotiated results, the customer's intent, and the business team's objectives.
- Possess strengths in providing subcontract management leadership in the performance of assigned subcontracts and act as a focal point to bring together Program Management, Engineering, Legal, Finance and other departments for resolution of problems related to contract requirements. Must be able to provide insightful, meaningful, and timely subcontract inputs/recommendations/analysis to the business team.
- Exhibit strong analytical, written, communication and presentation skills as relates to inputs and/or briefings on relevant issues to both internal and external interested parties relating to subcontract performance and issues.
- Have the ability to undertake a mixture of program management and project leader roles with regard to supplier budgets, program reviews, schedule, risk, and earned value management.
- Mentor fewer senior subcontracts professionals within the same business area in meeting departmental, process, and business objectives.
Internally
- Senior Management –Provide status on subcontract performance.
- Project Teams-Participate and lead project teams on subcontracting efforts.
- Cost Analysts-Participate in Earned Value Management planning.
- Finance-Coordination of Progress and Milestone Payment Plans.
- Program Managers – Approval Signatures & Material Status (Daily Interaction).
- Engineering – Technical Assistance and clarity of material specifications (Daily Interaction).
- Manufacturing – Coordinate major equipment deliveries, startup, and trials assistance (Daily interaction).
- Contracts – Terms and Conditions, Contractual Advice.
- Subcontractor Program Teams
- Subcontractor Senior Management
- US Government Agencies – DCAA, DCMA, Navy and Government Prime Contractors
Mentor less senior subcontract professionals within the same functional area.
Skills And Competencies
People – Leadership and Teamwork
Personal – Multi-tasking, Time Management and Composure
Process – Communication, Organization, Knowledge of Earned Value Management, and ISO
Purpose – Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. Ability to think strategically and analytically.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required
- 8 years of directly related subcontracts experience
- Commensurate experience/certifications will be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree
- US Government contracting:
- Understanding of the application and use of various contracting vehicles (Cost Reimbursement, FFP, Time & Materials, GSA, etc.).
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and procurement law.
- Working knowledge of Government contracting protocol (Government and major DOD contractors).
- Working knowledge of Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
- Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards.
- Understanding of contract financing methods (progress payments, milestone payments, performance-based payments).
- Working knowledge of Intellectual Property issues and application of appropriate FAR/DFAR clauses.
- Change management / change proposals.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management.
- Understanding of and ability to perform cost/price analysis on subcontract proposals.
- International Contracting and Export Regulations (ITAR and EAR)
- Ability to develop negotiation strategies for and negotiate contracts and subcontracts.
- Must be able to travel 20% of the time.
- Must be capable of obtaining a US Security Clearance.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee may be occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.
Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.