Subcontracts Manager IV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  This position is responsible for managing the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services under a government or commercial contract(s).
• Manages the preparation of bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and manages resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Collaborates with the contract administration and purchasing departments to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
• Ensures subcontracts are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, identifies and advises management regarding subcontracts risks, and coordinates internal and external audits.
• Objectives may be accomplished through subordinate management and/or professional staff.
• May be responsible for decisions that have an extended and significant impact on outcomes across the company.
•  Provide leadership to management and program managers on procurement issues relating to government and commercial subcontracts.
•  Manage subcontract policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations while meeting company objectives. Recommend modifications to operating policies as needed.
•  Manage work assignments and provide direction to staff while ensuring subcontracts processes meet assigned timelines.
•  Review confidentiality agreements, license agreements and other documentation for conformance to business objectives, company policies, economic conditions, and for compliance to laws and government regulations.
• Manage the subcontracts portion of proposal preparation.
•  Perform a final review and evaluation of RFP/RFQs, source selection decisions, price analyses and other subcontract documentation.
•  Identify and manage subcontract issues and develop creative solutions to resolve highly complex problems.
•  Act as primary contact for subcontracts activities and issues. May represent the company with subcontractors and suppliers, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and government representatives.
•  Manage the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent.
•  Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
•  Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
•  Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
•  Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

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