**Job Description**

See what you re missing! Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for fighter pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first, exemplified by our mission: We innovate for those who move the world. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

**Job Description**

+ Oversee the negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring strict adherence to legal and corporate governance standards.

+ Author, manage and influence critical path releases of Statements of Works (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times

+ Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships, while driving a Zero-Defect mindset with suppliers.

+ Ensure facilities and MRO equipment procurement adheres to BAE Systems' safety standards, environmental regulations, and defense-specific mandates (ITAR/EAR).

+ Ability to develop risk mitigation strategies for critical utility failures or the obsolescence of specialized test equipment.

+ Lead complex RFx processes, from requirement gathering and supplier selection to contract negotiation and award.

+ Establish KPIs and conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic partners to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Who you are:

+ Consistently demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

+ Able to work independently, as well as manage dynamic cross-functional program teams on all subcontract related issues.

+ Ability to define and monitor critical SLAs for contractors supporting facility uptime and equipment maintenance to prevent production bottlenecks.

+ Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.

+ Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.

+ Exhibits best practice work habits and collaborates with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.

+ Demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety, corporate responsibility, and security.

+ Ability to engage with engineers and facility managers to translate technical requirements into commercial contracts.

+ A focus on "uptime" and "reliability" as primary drivers of procurement success.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

+ Experience in Subcontract Management, Project Management or Program Management

+ Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously

+ Strong understanding of commercial contract law and negotiation tactics.

+ Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.

+ Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-disciplined project teams

+ Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.)

+ Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels

+ Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.

+ Experience communicating externally with customers or suppliers

+ Strong technical and business acumen

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Operations or Business discipline

+ Prior experience as a project manager

+ Experience leading cross-functional teams Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

+ CPSM, MCIPS, PMP certification or construction license are highly desirable.

+ Demonstrated Risk Management experience

+ Experience with information systems such as Oracle

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

**Subcontract Program Manager**

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