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Subcontract Program Manager

**Job Description**

This position provides a unique opportunity to apply technical and program leadership skills beyond traditional engineering environment, gaining hands-on experience in program execution, supplier management, business and financial decision-making, contracts, risk managment, and cross-functional leadership. It offers exposure across the full program lifecycle and provides an opportunity to strengthen business acumen, expand organizational influence, and develop the broader leadership capabilities needed for future roles.The SPM will work closely with the Program Management team representing Supply Chain, and serve as the primary interface between the program and the Subcontractors. It involves working with cross-functional teams to develop the subcontract strategy, ensuring appropriate flow-down of project's technical and contractual requirements to suppliers accountable for the technical, financial, schedule, and quality performance of the subcontractor as well as the proactive coordination of internal team support necessary for subcontractor success.

This position is contingent upon program award.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

+ 8 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, or program management with 3-5 years of engineering experience in software develolpment, hardware Engineering, DevOps, or related field.

+ Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ablility to obtain a TS/SCI w Poly

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ PMP Certified

+ 8 years of Engineering development

+ 5 years of Supplier Interface and Negotiations

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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**

**129148BR**

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