R&D Remote Subcontracts Manager (Aero/DOD) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Currently seeking a Subcontracts Manager to join forces with a collaborative team in Herndon, VA within the R&D DOD and NASA space. This long-term, permanent and direct position is open for remote support, there is flexibility Sign-on Bonus currently being offered In this role, you will hold a key position within the laser and electro-optic systems arena for the aerospace community, with key contributions to atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors. Together with other members of the Subcontracts Department, the Subcontracts Manager is responsible for managing subcontracts across all divisions ensuring compliance with contracting policies and procedures in accordance with federal regulations, company policies and procedures. Essential Job Duties: -Ensure adherence to processes, procedures, company policy, FAR/DFARS/Agency Regulations, and legal/ethical requirements.
-Provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement best practices by supporting all procurement activities (commercial and non-commercial) from initial identification of procurement requirements through development of solicitation packages, proposal evaluation, price/cost analysis, purchase order construction, negotiation, and close-out.
-Establish subcontract negotiation objectives; provide final decisions on deviations from standard provisions. Identify, mitigate, and resolve execution risks.
-Prepare written reports, letters, and memoranda.
-Ensure that procurement files are detailed and audit ready.
-Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as required.
-Provide daily customer support and interaction with government project leads/program managers, contracting officers and contracting officer's representatives. Specific communication includes task funding and period of performance actions, scope changes, ad hoc issue resolution, security requirements, funding inquiries, government property, status reports and general contract support.
-Maintain information in Costpoint financial system. Job Requirements: -Bachelor's Degree
-7-15 years relevant experience
-MUST have experience with cost type contracts and variations of cost plus contracts.
-MUST have experience within the R&D (Research & Development) space.
-Sound understanding of U.S. Government Contract flow-down clauses.
-Excellent working knowledge of standard concepts, rules, regulations, and practices relating to U.S. -Government Contracting, including familiarity with the FAR, DFARS, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
-Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
-Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
-Must be self-motivated and detailed oriented, have excellent customer service skills, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Candidate must possess strong analytical, oral, and excellent written communication skills as well as negotiation skills.
-U.S. Citizenship required/ clearance NOT required. -Candidate will report to the Director of Contracts.

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