Job Information
AeroVironment Subcontracts Administrator, Sr in Moorpark, California
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AeroVironment is a company where creativity, curiosity, and passion combine in a collaborative culture to deliver technology solutions serving defense, government, and commercial customers. We take on challenges others wouldn’t even consider. For us, “problems” are opportunities and “failures” are fresh sources of information. After all, everything we’ve created was once thought impossible.
The MacCready Works Advanced Solutions segment, named for our founder, Dr. Paul B. MacCready, Jr., was established to ensure that creativity and long-term thinking remain at the core of our culture. With a focus on the future, this group of select, visionary scientists and engineers partner with our customers to explore breakthrough technologies that open new, more powerful ways to tackle difficult challenges. Together, they research and develop advanced technologies in robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity to identify innovative solutions that push beyond the current applications.
Summary
The Senior Subcontracts Administrator’s primary role is to develop, negotiate, execute, and maintain subcontract agreements, specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services with key subcontractors.
Duties
Will work on strategic proposals, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP's) & Request for Quotes (RFQ's) which may include Letters of Intent, Teaming Agreements, Export Licenses & NDA's.
Requires strong negotiation skills and able to conduct detailed price and cost analyses
Monitors subcontract performance to ensure cost, technical, quality and contractual objectives are being met.
Maintains subcontracting records in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, AV’s procurement policies and procedures and CPSR standards, as applicable.
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
Other duties as assigned
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (related contracts/subcontracts coursework is preferred), or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 8 – 12 years of directly related DoD and Commercial subcontracts experience
Must have proven working knowledge of diverse contract types, medium to highly complex subcontracts
Experience conducting detailed price/cost analysis, including subcontracts that exceed the Truthful cost and pricing data threshold
Experience negotiating with commercial and International Suppliers/Subcontractors
Additional Requirements
NCMA or college level certifications preferred
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; be self-motivated and takes initiative
Ability to organize and prioritize task in dynamic work environment; ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions by exercising sound problem-solving skills
Have a solid knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
Ability to work well under pressure with ability to be flexible and accept change
Ability to coordinate detailed Technical Evaluations with other organizations
Ability to work with engineering and program teams to establish requirements/Statement of Works, issue Request for Proposals, and manage high dollar and complete subcontracts
Strong computer skills including PowerPoint, MS Office and Project Management tools
Must work with a minimum of supervision
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)
The salary range for this role is:
$97,680 - $138,600
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required
ABOUT US
At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.
Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.
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