Our client, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 85 years, our client provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., our client employs 72,000 people worldwide.

Our client’s Integrated Defense Systems business has an opening for the Subcontract Management Lead the Zumwalt DDG-1000 program organization supporting all subcontracts within this multi billion dollar program. The Subcontract Management Lead is responsible for the overall efficiency, effectiveness, capability, and capacity (E2/C2) of the Subcontract Management professionals deployed to the Zumwalt DDG-1000 program. Must interface on technical issues and relevant technologies with Engineering and Subcontractors.

• Provides Subcontract Program Management Subject Matter Expertise to Subcontract Management and Engineering professionals assigned to the program

• Is responsible for developing initial long term successful partnerships for the Zumwalt DDG-1000 program.

• Builds and nurtures effective relationships with supplier partners leading to successful program execution.

• Creates effective product/service delivery plans to meet program cost, schedule and technical requirements.  

• Leads Subcontract Program Management and Subcontract Management professionals assigned to the Program

• Manages sales for subcontracts totaling more than $50M annually.

• Manages subcontractor program execution for more than fifteen subcontracts worth $100M.

• Is responsible for monitoring the operations, performance and health of the subcontracts through clearly defined assessment and measurement criteria and associated metrics.

• Is an integral member of the Zumwalt DDG-1000 program Supply Chain leadership team.

• Responsible for identification and resolution of E2/C2 gaps in Subcontract Management.

• Responsible for application of proven Program Management processes are implemented for management of Subcontractor performance (e.g., EVMS, Risk Management, Technical Performance Metrics, IMS/IMP, CWBS, etc).

• Responsible for developing strategies, tactics, actions and metrics to achieve Subcontract Program Management E2/C2 goals.

• Responsible for Subcontract Program Management E2/C2 issue resolution across IDS business areas

• Responsible for using and continuously improving standard bidding metrics for Subcontract Program Management.

• Responsible for collaborating with other CBT’s/Functions to improve integrated E2/C2 (process, tools, behaviors) related to Subcontract Program Management.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Project/Program Management experience. Experience in in DoD/ aerospace industry environment preferred.

• 2+ years experience in technical management of subcontractors.  Experience in DoD/ aerospace industry environment preferred.

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, subcontract formulation, and authoring subcontact terms.

• Expertise in Project/Program Managment techniques and processes (e.g., EVMS, Risk Management, Technical Performance Metrics, IMS/IMP, CWBS, etc).

• Experience developing and using Integrated Master Plans and Integrated Master Schedules and exert in the application of EVMS

• Experience in writing Statements of Work or other technical requirements documents.

• Experience managing subcontract cost, schedule and technical risks to include risk assessment and risk management activities

• Experience in management and cost proposal writing, evaluation, and red team activities.

• Experience preparing project/product cost estimates and cost to complete estimates.

• Experience negotiating technical requirements and contracts/subcontracts.

• Understanding of Incentive Fee and Award Fee subcontracts.

• Experience in best value and other competitive source selection activities to include generating Request for Proposals (RFP), preparing proposals and evaluating proposals.

• Experience evaluating subcontractor delivered documents

• Requires a BS degree. Preference in a technical or engineering discipline.  Masters degree in engineering, technical, management or business administration preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Project/Program Management experience. Experience in in DoD/ aerospace industry environment preferred.

• 2+ years experience managing major subcontracts (greater than $25M) in the Dod/Aerospace industry.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple programs, projects or subcontracts under cost and ahead of schedule through final delivery and contract completion

• Knowledge of and familiarity with basic business financial terms and principles.