Senior Subcontracts Manager

Date Posted:

2024-03-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Who we are

RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. (BBN) is one of the RTX premier research and development centers. Our diverse research portfolio combines the best technologies to deliver innovative, custom solutions with real-world benefits.

BBN is located in Cambridge, MA and has an opening for a Senior Subcontract Manager with a strong background in research and development subcontract solicitation, analysis, negotiation, award and post award responsibilities to join their team. This position is a key role within the Supply Chain Organization and will work under the direction of the BBN Supply Chain Director in a department which includes Procurement and Material Program Specialist teams in addition to the Subcontracts team. BBN has a long history of science and technological innovation that dates back to its founding in 1948 and the tradition continues today as a subsidiary of RTX. Remote applicants will be considered for this position.

What you will do

Manage a team of Subcontract Managers and Sr. Subcontract Representatives in the performance of subcontract management functions in support of U.S. Government Prime Contracts, International and Commercial subcontracts, and Inter-Organizational Transfers (IOTs).

Serve as the focal point for subcontractor activities including RFP generation; Analysis of subcontractor proposals; Drafting and negotiation of subcontract awards including price and terms and conditions; Review of adequacy of requirement flow-downs; Purchase order placement and maintenance; and Subcontract performance monitoring and completion assessments.

Provide mentorship to the Supply Chain team in a Senior Manager role as required.

Manage tactical and strategic aspects of subcontract relationships with internal and external organizations, including Technical staff, Program Management, Global Trade and Contracts.

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

Communicate clearly, have strong writing skills, be proactive in a very fast paced environment, be flexible and innovative, work with speed and agility, and drive tasks to completion.

**This position can be fully remote

What you need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or similar and minimum of 10 years of direct DoD procurement/major subcontract management experience

Experience managing and mentoring subcontract teams

Direct experience creating, negotiating and awarding Cost Reimbursement, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Firm Fixed Price Research and Development subcontracts based on Prime Contract terms and conditions including agency unique terms and conditions

Experience soliciting and evaluating proposals, including cost and price analysis

Direct experience with proposal processes in a Subcontracts Management role

Experience working with FAR/DFARS

Knowledge of Import / Export regulations (ITAR/EAR) and their implication and application for subcontracts

Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and all levels of management

Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to travel domestically, if required

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need the ability to access US only data systems.

Additional Skills

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or similar

Six Sigma and process improvement experience.

Fluency in RTX systems, processes, and procedures

Why Us

For more than 70 years, scientists and engineers in diverse disciplines at Raytheon BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We partner with the best technical talent in academia and industry to challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions.

Our culture enables all employees to find purpose, thrive, and succeed. By creating an environment where all opinions are valued, risk taking is encouraged, and excellence is rewarded, we allow our employees to do their best, most important work.

We offer outstanding benefits that include flexible work schedules, a competitive 401k company match, a Retirement Contribution plan, performance based incentive, paid parental leave, paid time off, and many other employee discounts.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX 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 RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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