Sr. Subcontract Administrator

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: The Sr. Subcontracts Administrator will be responsible for the management and oversight of category specific major, technically complex subcontracts, and related activities in support of Blue Canyon Technology customer programs. This position will participate in both subcontract management and commodity specific category supplier management. Additionally, this role will entail supplier sourcing, leading RFP and proposal evaluations, negotiations, and management of the supplier throughout the subcontract life cycle, with responsibility for the supplier relationship and contractual performance.

Title: Sr. Subcontract Administrator

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $90,000 - $150,000 (Pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

On-site position at our Lafayette, CO location (work locations are subject to change based on business need).

Benefits:

Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date

Life insurance

401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)

Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities:

Execute and manage category specific major, high dollar complex space segment/subsystem subcontracts.

Responsible for leading the development of category supplier strategic relationships and alignment of suppler capabilities to mission requirements. Develop and maintain risk assessments, performance tracking, and to drive supplier performance to subcontract requirements; resolve supplier performance issues and any internal BCT issues that affect supplier performance.

Negotiate, execute, and maintain NDA and Terms & Conditions for subcontract suppliers including identify and flag non-standard, high-risk or escalated contractual issues for Legal review during negotiations.

Author and/or review subcontract statement of work documents for supply chain compliance.

Responsible for supplier sourcing, solicit and lead supplier proposal evaluations; employ value analysis techniques to analyze cost/price, technical capability and financial viability, investigate supplier’s ability to perform within the proposed cost, technical, and schedule parameters.

Identify supplier risk and opportunities to achieve program objectives; develop risk assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the Subcontract Management Team/technical leads; lead subcontract negotiations.

Performs analysis of previous/current contracts, pricing, and trends to ensure reasonable prices and suggests changes as necessary

Represent Supply Chain Management at various levels on cross functional teams to drive business success, cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Perform all subcontract administrative and management functions including modifications, manage subcontract funding, track subcontractor spend plan, milestone payment plans, cash flow and monitor variances; evaluate accuracy, and authorize payment of invoices; solicit Engineering Change Proposals, review Prime Contract modifications to include relevant changes in subcontract modifications.

Demonstrates comprehensive commodity knowledge and independently evaluate and facilitate negotiations for specialized subassemblies

Analyzes and evaluates potential problems with subcontractor commitments, assesses the impact of subcontractor delays, assists in developing recovery plans and recommends solutions

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations to include the FAR and DFAR and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Resolves vendor disputes, contract / invoicing discrepancies, and performance issues

Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives

Drive process improvements for current or new processes, procedures and trainings

Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready subcontract files. Manage the final closeout process for subcontracts

Provide direction and training to entry level staff on subcontract matters and may make presentations as required

Strong ERP as it pertains to but not limited to issuing purchase orders, performance based payment POs, invoice management and utilizing SAP reporting

Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule

May include personnel management responsibilities

Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications/Education:

10 years or more related experience with Supply Chain/procurement experience, including execution and oversight of cost type and firm fixed price subcontracts in support of DoD and/or NASA customers

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization and with suppliers

Advanced understanding of contracting principles, FAR/DFARS regulations, and procurement best practices

Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite

Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial subcontracts, NDA’s, and supplier Terms & Conditions

Prior experience as a subcontract’s management professional at a 1st or 2nd tier Aerospace & Defense contractor preferred

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills (both oral and written)

Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual