Sr. Subcontracts Supervisor

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Train and lead a small team of subcontracting professionals in performing subcontract management functions in support of government and commercial contracts.

* Support various audits to include, but not limited to, DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Uniform Guidance audit as well as other internal audits.

* Solicit subcontractors, supporting various award types and take a lead role on fact finding, proposal analysis and risk assessment.

* Support project teams with business winning and proposal efforts.

* Manage tactical and strategic aspects of subcontract relationship, which includes interface with technical and contract organizations, such as Program Management, Program Office, and Contracts.

* Issue modifications, solicit Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), issue Stop Work Orders and review Prime Contract modifications to include relevant changes in subcontract modifications.

* Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

* Assist with policy, procedure, and compliance updates.

* Be the focal point for subcontractor performance. Includes: RFP generation, Review adequacy of requirements flow-down, delivery, payments, and all contractual terms; Purchase order Placement and maintenance; Subcontract performance monitoring and completion assessments.

Skills/Abilities

* Ability to develop sound business cases and analyze large volumes of data.

* Strong communication and writing skills.

* Able to work in a fast paced environment.

* Able to be flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough, and drive tasks to completion.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.

Education
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field of study.

Experience

Requires 5-7 years of experience in subcontracts management, subcontracts management, procurement, proposal price/cost analysis, strategic sourcing, and/or industry related areas.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.