Job description

SUBCONTRACT SPECIALIST

COMPETITIVE PAYRATE

LONG TERM CONTRACT

TOTALLY REMOTE

Acara Solutions is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist for our client located in the Orlando, Florida area. This is a remote role - but prefers local. Please review this job description and apply or call me to discuss.

Job Description

Job Summary: Purchases items, materials, and services of a complex or technical nature from vendors and suppliers, per approved government and company subcontract specifications. Responsible for developing and administering major subcontracts. Plans, negotiates and purchases assigned commodity items in accordance with company and government procurement policies and procedures while maintaining budgetary objectives. Maintains good subcontractor relations, prepares required departmental reports, and administers the major subcontracts through audit and final close out. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulates complex subcontracts in full compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR) and government statutes and regulations.
• Coordinates and supports supply chain management of key products.
• Proficient in negotiating agreements consisting of license agreements, teaming agreements, escrow agreements, parent company guarantee agreements, etc).
• Performs source selection, prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals through fact-finding and price/cost analysis, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and awards subcontracts in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.
• Administers awarded subcontracts in accordance with subcontract terms and conditions, and program needs; acts as liaison between using departments and suppliers regarding requirements, specifications, quality and delivery dates.
• Develops and maintains all necessary weekly and monthly reports associated with assigned desk.
• Supports department goals for minimum vendor delinquencies, timely purchase requisition placement and timely processing of hold tags, rejections, and cost estimating proposals.
• Assists Business Development, Material Cost Estimating, Contracts and other departments, as requested, to develop proposals for new business.
• Participates in total quality management, continuous process improvement and ISO 9001 (International Organization for Standardization) efforts.
• Assists department manager in developing and presenting department training on job related skills/knowledge.
• Assists lower-level procurement personnel as directed.
• Ensures that Contract/Subcontract databases are updated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with U.S. export license statutes and regulations and ensures shipments of hardware and delivery of technical data are completed in accordance with Cubic's Export Compliance Manual and other specified processes
• Ensures compliance with U.S. statutes and regulations, particularly Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and foreign government statutes and regulations as they apply to Cubic's subcontracts

Required Skills / Qualifications:

**Four-year college degree, in business, economics or accounting, plus a minimum of six years buying experience, which includes subcontract experience.

**Ability to read engineering specifications, drawings and blueprints, and follow verbal instructions.

**Ability to administer complex subcontracts (fixed price and cost reimbursable), perform price and cost analysis on proposals, and negotiate and communicate with vendors.

**Must have working knowledge of FAR/DFAR.

**Must have keen awareness of changing market conditions.

**Must be proficient with PC word-processing and spreadsheet software applications.

**Must be able to manage and prioritize many assignments simultaneously.

**Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

**Materials Management Certificate desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $48.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: Remote

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