Sr. Subcontract Administrator with Security Clearance

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Description:Are you seeking new, challenging opportunities in Supply Chain Management? Do you desire to work at a respected company with traditional values, but an innovative mindset? Does the idea of actual rocket science seem exciting to you?Lockheed Martin's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Global Supply Chain team is looking for a passionate, detail-oriented problem-solver to add to its Program Execution team. As a Subcontract Administrator (SCA), it will be your responsibility to facilitate the procurement cycle from beginning to end. THAAD is a fast-paced program with ample opportunities for growth and new experiences. Our team operates in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and strives to make all the pieces of the puzzle fit together to deliver quality products on time to our customers. The selected candidate will serve as the primary liaison between Lockheed Martin and our suppliers, communicating customer concerns, expediting delivery schedules, and tracking engineering revisions and material needs. As an SCA, you will have authority to purchase material on LM's behalf, with occasional expectation to place orders within short lead time. During procurement, you will be the primary LM representative-issuing solicitations, negotiating contract requirements, and managing supplier performance. You will regularly report supply chain metrics, risks, and strategic opportunities to senior-level internal customers. In addition, this position will offer the selected candidate opportunities for travel, personal development, a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work schedule. -Associate to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Program within the Supply Chain Management organization. The position will support the proposals, procurement and management of the direct material requirements in support of the THAAD program. Job responsibilities include the development and maintenance of metrics, the pursuit of proposal activities from suppliers, and assistance in the negotiation of proposal activity.-Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs. Leads multi-functional subcontract management teams. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority. Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.-Develops, plans and schedules proposals. Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. -Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings. Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.-Effectively communicate with SEMAC, Program Office, Functional Global Supply Chain and various internal & external customers.-Develop and execute risk mitigation plans for Global Supply Chain.-Travel will be required.Basic Qualifications:-Ability to obtain a US Security clearance-Knowledge and experience of the proposal process, Risk Mitigation, Project Management as it relates to Supply Chain.-Working knowledge of SAP and/or Procure to Pay (P2P)-Previous experience implementing change to improve processes-Ability to lead others-Ability to make strategic decisions while delivering results-Previous experience preparing and delivering presentations-Ability to travelDesired Skills:-Working knowledge of Procurement processes including Lockheed Martin Material Acquisition Procedures and FAR-Ability to multi-task -Strong communication skills-Comfortable working in a team environmentBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:job.Qualifications Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.EXPERIENCE LEVEL:Experienced Professional

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