Subcontract Management Specialist 3

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 1805

Location: ULA - Decatur 

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available 

Travel Requirements: 10% 

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

United Launch Alliance seeks a skilled Subcontract Management Specialist (SCM-3) to support the Production Operations/General Procurement team at the ULA production facility in Decatur, AL. Key responsibilities include:

• Assists in development of subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions and other technical requirements documents.
• Prepare requests for quotes (RFQ) and proposals (RFP) packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects subcontract source, creates subcontract documents, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.
• Participates with Supply Chain Governance to ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes.
• Coordinates with engineering, quality and finance as necessary to mitigate supplier performance risk and resolve supplier issues.
• Briefs ULA executive management and customers regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost.
• Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from engineering release through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability.
• Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor; establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.
• As a member of the high-performing Production Operations/General Procurement team, successful execution of responsibilities will require: working collaboratively in a team environment, clearly communicating hardware/tooling/service requirements and expectations to suppliers to ensure optimal value for ULA, and effectively communicating outcomes to internal/external customers

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Experience with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Background in Supply Chain processes such as planning, purchasing, inventory management, and/or warehouse operations.
• Experience with SAP ERP System (or similar ERP system).
• Experience following standard business procedures, and general business knowledge/acumen.
• Experience in developing and applying basic professional analytical techniques to develop problem solving tactics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel as this position will require a significant amount of data mining, pivot table use, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, independent worker with the demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment.
• Detail oriented, with excellent time-management skills
• Successful negotiation experience

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster ( English / Spanish ) and Right to Work Poster ( English / Spanish ).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.

Nearest Major Market: Decatur

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