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The Space Systems Mission Area within Raytheon Intelligence and Space is seeking an experienced, Spacecraft Bus Subcontracts Manager to join our Supply Chain Acquisition team in El Segundo, CA. In this position, the Spacecraft Bus Subcontracts Manager will manage a satellite bus development major subcontract. The candidate will be responsible for the subcontract’s cost, schedule, quality and technical performance, serve as the primary supplier program manager point of contact and lead a cross-functional team overseeing the execution of the subcontracted system. Additional responsibilities include:
- As the primary focal point to the subcontractor, briefs program management, customers, functional and business leaders on the status and issues affecting contract performance and cost
- Conduct business and program reviews with relevant program stakeholders at the subcontractor’s facility
- Lead the development and compliance to subcontract management plans
- Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFP) in support of program requirements. Review and lead the evaluation of subcontractor proposals and sourcing, including fact finding and cost and pricing analysis management
- Ensure strict adherence to subcontract compliance with public law and internal policy and procedures, understanding and applying, as appropriate, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), ITAR and import/export requirements
- Support Capture Lead with collaborative agreements such as authoring teaming and long term agreements
- Ensure effective application of program management tools including EVMS, IPDS and Risk/Opportunity Management
- Develop supplier negotiation strategies and lead negotiations
- Coordinating with Global Trade Compliance on ITAR and other Import/Export related topics
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in managing U.S. Government, DoD, Space based, mission systems or subsystems major subcontracts
- Demonstrated ability to administer and manage high dollar (>$50M), complex development, cost reimbursement (cost-plus) type contracts specifically: Cost Plus Award Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee and Cost Plus Fixed Fee type contracts
- Familiarity with Spacecraft Bus activities across design, build, integration and deployment phases of the system development lifecycle
- Excellent presentation, oral and written skills to include briefings to Executives and Senior customers
- Ability to travel domestically and if required, internationally
- Experience in Earned Value Management and/or Cost Account Manager (CAM) roles with emphasis in managing Spacecraft mission systems and/or subsystem subcontracts
- Demonstrated experience with Price and Cost Analysis techniques and ability to build and maintain major subcontract procurement files that are fully compliant to FAR/DFAR, Public Law and ITAR requirements
- Working knowledge of Government regulations (ie – FAR/DAR) and Public Laws
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Projects, Word, Powerpoint)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and will require a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Possession of current TS/SCI clearance, polygraph highly desired
- Experience with Small Satellite missions through CDR efforts and/or transition to Flight Demo phase
- Industry knowledge of Small Satellite Buss Class platforms
- Strong negotiation, leadership and interpersonal team building skills
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field of study
This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization. 159839
Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
