Manager, Strategic Subcontracts Team

Overview :

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com .

Job Description Summary :

Manage the full subcontracting lifecycle across the Navy Strategic Systems (NSS) portfolio. The Manager, Subcontracts will be results-driven, deeply knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS, adept at relationship building both internally and externally, and drive business growth. As a key member of Draper's Supply Chain organization, the incumbent will lead a team of Subcontracts professionals and proactively direct and execute all aspects of procuring and administering complex subcontracts including proposal solicitation and evaluation, negotiation (pricing and terms), flowdown preparation, commercial terms review and negotiation, award and post- award administration including compliance monitoring, scope management, and closeout.

Job Description :

Duties / Responsibilities

• Effectively lead, train and motivate a team of five subcontracting professionals in performing subcontract management functions a large government program subcontract portfolio.
• Responsible for the structure of the team's subcontracts by identifying associated risks, appropriately allocating responsibility, and implementing financial mechanisms used to control overall risk.
• Leadership role in interpreting terms and conditions, developing risk mitigation strategies and liability protections.
• Work closely with project team proposal group to develop subcontractor strategies including packaging work and negotiating to support the price to win. Participate in the development of new business.
• Manage, maintain and ensure team understanding of compliance related to risk and liability and compliance with Draper policies and procedures.
• Accountable for the negotiation, execution and administration for teams' subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Track, forecast, manage revenue, and provide input to the estimate at completion (EAC) for all NSS and Strategic Systems subcontracts.
• Strategically and effectively negotiate and administer multiple high-dollar, high-visibility DoD subcontracts, securing favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules for domestic and international subcontracts.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and prime contract stakeholders to enhance performance and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate export activities in compliance with international regulations and ITAR / EAR licensing requirements.

Skills / Abilities

Education

Experience

Additional Job Description :

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Secret clearance is required.

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Job Location - City :

Cambridge

Job Location - State :

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code :

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$117,500.00 - $293,750.00

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