Subcontract Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Subcontract Administrator to join our Subcontracts team at our location in East Aurora, NY (Buffalo area). Alternatively, this position could work out of our Gilbert, AZ; Arvada, CO; Santa Barbara, CA, or Salt Lake City, UT locations. This role will primarily support our Space and Defense Group but may also support other areas as well from time to time. Requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, written and verbal communication, and ability to work independently, in a team environment and provide subcontract leadership for the company.

Here's what you will be doing:

• Be responsible for major subcontracts procurement of complex mission critical hardware and/or services necessary to support assigned program(s) and related program proposal activities.
• Review SOWs, prepare RFP/RFQ's, conduct source selection determinations (including noncompetitive justifications), while ensuring compliance to applicable Purchasing system considerations.
• Review and analyze supplier bids/proposals and perform cost and/or price analysis. Lead cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
• Conduct subcontracts negotiations with suppliers.
• Review, interpret, and provide recommendations regarding terms and conditions, and participate and/or lead negotiations for modifications to standard/non-standard subcontract provisions.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Develop strong working relationships and consistent communication channels with suppliers.
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed cross-functional internal stakeholders to understand Moog program requirements.
• Identify subcontract risks/issues and provide leadership in developing innovative solutions to complex subcontracting requirements.
• Represent the organization as the primary subcontract business point of contact on assigned subcontracts to internal and external customers, make presentations as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policy/procedures, and government regulations throughout the procurement lifecycle. Maintain an awareness of regulatory changes and their impacts on subcontracts.
• Be responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Here's what you will need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with ten or more years of progressive professional experience. Equivalent professional purchasing, subcontract, or contract administration experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Well versed in Government Contracting (i.e., FAR, DFARS, ITAR) and have a comprehensive understanding of acquisition principles, theories, concepts related to government rules and regulations supporting major agencies (i.e., DoD, NASA, etc.), and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, standards, and regulations.
• Experience and familiarity with Statements of Work and SDRL management.
• Experience with various contract types (e.g., FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
• Ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts for unique requirements.
• Be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to understand complex requirements and develop innovative solutions.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and the ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.
  • The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate subcontract activities during multiple work phases.
  • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard office tools (ie. MS PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
  • SAP experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of representing the organization as the primary contact on subcontract matters with program management, subcontractors, and customers, and provide leadership to less experienced professional employees on projects.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required.

Here's what's in it for you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one
• Flexible planned vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) match, profit share, and employee stock purchase options
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Inclusive company culture
• Onsite wellness center, pharmacy, and vision center
• Nature trails on campus

Moog is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 27 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

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Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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