Sr. Subcontract Specialist

Bring your passion for space

Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Redwire, is accelerating humanity's expansion into space through specializing in-space manufacturing technologies, developing space-optimized products to improve industrial machines on Earth, and developing advanced manufacturing technology that can support space exploration.

Summary

Redwire Space Missions is seeking a Sr. Subcontract Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in a fast-paced, high-growth aerospace environment in Albuquerque, NM. They will become a member of the multi-disciplinary team to perform the coordination, negotiation and management of highly complex proposals and subcontracts under minimal supervision. Position requires a comprehensive knowledge of business agreements, Federal and commercial contracting methods, including policies, procedures and regulations to provide appropriate guidance and support. Where no process or policy exists, experience in drafting such guidance is highly desired.

In addition, this individual will be assisting in drafting a host of templates and job aids to improve the efficiency and standardization of subcontracting across Redwire. The candidate will prepare/review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommends subcontractors, write subcontract packages for review, prepare, award and administer resulting subcontracts.

Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships.

The candidate should be a self-starter who can navigate gray areas and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment, while driving standardization, processes and procedures across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Build, Review, and approve compliant file documentation
• Represent company as the official interface between program management and suppliers; may require travel to supplier locations
• Strong working knowledge and experience administering government contracts/subcontracts. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include Export Control Requirements (ITAR/EAR)
• Prepare proposal and other business documents for execution. Examples include Request for Proposal, price analysis, small business plans, and written narrative documents related to subcontractor's requirements and/or performance
• Review and verify accuracy and completeness of proposal packages
• Coordinate subcontractor proposals with internal team
• Review subcontractor proposals and fact-find and negotiate with suppliers on price, schedule, terms and conditions and any other contractual requirements
• Prepare subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of cascaded requirements from the prime contract ensuring terms and conditions will be appropriate
• Prepare reports and contractual correspondence for project management
• Monitoring subcontractor's performance, managing deliverables and