Subcontracts Supervisory Team Lead

Description

Job Description:

The Defense Group of Leidos is seeking a Supervisory Team Lead, Subcontracts to support its Airborne Solutions Operation. This role will lead full life cycle ("cradle-to-grave") subcontract management activities for various US and International government programs. This role will manage a team of approximately 11 subcontracts administrators and also own a portfolio of subcontract responsibilities. The Supervisory Subcontracts Team Lead is a working manager role.

The Supervisory Team Lead, Subcontracts will oversee and manage overall subcontract compliance for these programs in accordance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and acquisition regulations. The selected candidate will be a motivated leader and a self-starter who can work independently lead a team in a dynamic environment.

This role reports to the Associate Director, Contracts & Subcontracts.

Position Location: This position will be located in one of the following Leidos facilities: Sterling, VA, or Reston, VA.

Primary Responsibilities

The Supervisory Team Lead, Subcontracts is responsible for managing staff, conducting performance reviews, establishing development actions, working activities that span the entire procurement cycle, including but not limited to: proposal support activities to include negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and teaming agreements, preparation of solicitation packages to subcontractors, evaluation of subcontractor proposals, price analysis, negotiation of terms and conditions; award of subcontracts, subcontract administration, issue resolution, and closeout activities.

• Assigns work to and reviews the work of subcontract administrators
• Trains and mentors subcontract staff
• Negotiates NDAs and Teaming Agreements
• Audits team procurement files to ensure compliance with Leidos and Government requirements
• Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with Government and Leidos requirements
• Develops prime contract flow down documents
• Coordinates closely with the Contract Administrator assigned to program to ensure subcontracting activities and prime contract flow downs are carried out in a manner consistent with prime contract requirements and operational objectives
• Evaluates supplier proposal responses
• Conducts price and cost analysis
• Negotiates pricing and terms/conditions with subcontractors
• Administers subcontracts of various types and complexity
• Resolves subcontractor invoice issues
• Identifies and resolves moderate to complex issues and problems on assigned subcontracts and makes recommendations to management
• Performs subcontract close-out activities
• Analyzes risks and identifies risk mitigations.
• Acts as primary interface between subcontractors and the program for all subcontracts related issues
• Regularly interacts with program management, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with customers, as required
• Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with subcontractor management regarding subcontract issues of varying degrees of complexity and the drive to work issues to resolution
• Works with team members to resolve issues/provide guidance on tasks described above

Basic Qualifications .

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration OR a related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
• Must be US Citizen
• Experience managing and training a team of 5-7 people
• Experience in subcontracting and related functions with particular emphasis on negotiation and subcontracts administration
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions
• Successful track record of managing a variety of subcontract types, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Deltek Costpoint
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships internally and externally with subcontractors to drive results

Potential for Telework: The position has a potential for telework days with Manager approval.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supervising or leadings teams is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and/or manage change
• Demonstrated ability to build internal cross functional relationships

Ability to develop and contribute to the execution of long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives

External Referral Bonus:

Eligible

Potential for Telework:

No

Clearance Level Required:

None

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day

Requisition Category:

Manager

Job Family:

Contracts

Pay Range:

Leidos is a Fortune 500 ® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit .

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.