Sr. Subcontract Manager, Supplier Contracts

Overview

This role supports an aerospace supply chain team, providing critical assistance across four Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area portfolios within Aerospace and Mission Systems (AMS). The position focuses on supporting complex terms and conditions negotiations between the employer and its global supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Subcontracts and Procurement teams to manage end-to-end execution of critical agreements.
• Support negotiation and administration of agreements, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Intellectual Property (IP) frameworks
  • Other agreement types
• Assist with complex terms and conditions by researching and recommending contract language.
• Seek guidance on complicated terms and conditions from higher level delegation of authority or legal counterparts.
• Apply knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape for the Aerospace and Defense industry, including U.S. Government contracting compliance.
• Execute and administer contract aspects, including terms, SOWs, and performance-based payments.
• Provide support related to intellectual property, license agreements, teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding/agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and related contract types.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, engineering, legal counsel, supply chain, and operations.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Proven experience managing complex supplier or customer contract negotiations
• Experience executing and administering contract aspects (terms, SOWs, performance-based payments)
• Experience with intellectual property, license agreements, teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding/agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other contract types
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including program management, engineering, legal counsel, supply chain, and operations
• Ability to research and make recommendations on contract language and seek guidance on complicated terms and conditions from higher level delegation of authority or legal counterparts
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and ITAR, and how to interpret flow-down requirements
• Broad understanding of contracts/business law principles and agreement structures

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Master of Business Administration
• 5+ years of experience negotiating contracts between Aerospace & Defense (A&D) companies and the U.S. government

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $134,640 - $228,888
• Note: Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications (skills, education, and experience).

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered benefits that include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

Location

Falls Church, Virginia

Additional Information

• This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.