Subcontracts Program Manager

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Job description

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Subcontracts Program Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the SVP of Programs, the Subcontracts Program Manager will provide leadership to significant subcontracts for a large system of systems space vehicle and ground station programs. The selected candidate will work closely with the program team to ensure subcontractors are meeting the cost, schedule and technical requirements as defined in their subcontracts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate multidisciplinary team efforts necessary to ensure subcontractors meet objectives

Interface with the suppliers ongoing programs and projects

Negotiate subcontracts with suppliers, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions, payment schedule, performance, term liability and delivery

Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes selection, work allocation, training, development, and problem resolution

Motivate, coach, and mentor employees to achieve peak productivity and performance

Create and implement successful procurement plans which proactively address risk and provide a high degree of confidence supporting contract deliverable requirements

Support all milestone program reviews both internally and customer-facing, including leading dry-runs and rehearsals to ensure critical executive feedback, is received

Monitor supplier schedule progress, cost performance, and risks monthly and prepare monthly program financial reports for management review

Develop accurate presentations and reports to support internal management and customer reviews

Develop, track and report visual metrics, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); react to metrics by identifying and solving problems, making improvements, and advancing process control

Assist with business opportunities across other business units as requested

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in management, engineering or related technical discipline

10+ years of work experience in the aerospace industry or similar high-technology systems

Experience as a responsible Subcontracts Manager or Program Manager on aerospace projects

Understands aerospace, spacecraft and payload development programs and has relationships with primes and subcontractors

Understands contracts, business law, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and apply the concepts and principles, including knowledge of cost accounting principles and finance

Proven success in managing projects through production material control/scheduling, engineering principles

Ability to help organize and manage a team of personnel, develop program schedules, and control budgets to meet required deadlines

Ability to mentor, guide, and grow skills of the subcontracts management team

Ability to read technical publications and communicate across organizational levels

Must have a practical interpretation and knowledge of US trade regulations and ITAR regulations

Ability of the applicant to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Additional Differentiators

5+ years of experience as a responsible Systems Engineer on spaceflight projects

Experience with government customers and their project management practices

Concept-to-launch experience with one or more satellite missions

Experience with cost and budget-constrained programs

An active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Experience with aerospace environments (other than traditional, large prime contractors)

Understanding of satellites, space sensors, and ground systems used for space assets

Benefits

100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

401(K) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range $140,000-$175,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with US Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance. Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

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