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Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.\nPositionPurpose:The Sr.SubcontractsAdministratorwill be responsible for the management and oversight of category specific major, technically complex subcontracts, and related activities in support of Blue Canyon Technology customer programs. This position will participate in both subcontract management and commodity specific category supplier management. Additionally, this role will entail supplier sourcing, leading RFP and proposal evaluations, negotiations, and management of the supplier throughout the subcontract life cycle, with responsibility for the supplier relationship and contractual performance.\nTitle: Sr. Subcontract Administrator\nPosition Type: Full-Time\nPay Range: $90,000 - $150,000 (Pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)\nOn-site position at our Lafayette, CO location (work locations are subject to change based on business need).\nBenefits:\nEmployer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date\nLife insurance\n401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)\nGenerous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave\nJobResponsibilities:\nExecute and manage category specific major, high dollar complex space segment/subsystem subcontracts. \nResponsible for leading the development of category supplier strategic relationships and alignment of suppler capabilities to mission requirements. Develop and maintain risk assessments, performance tracking, and to drive supplier performance to subcontract requirements; resolve supplier performance issues and any internal BCT issues that affect supplier performance. \nNegotiate, execute, and maintain NDA and Terms & Conditions for subcontract suppliers including identify and flag non-standard, high-risk or escalated contractual issues for Legal review during negotiations. \nAuthor and/or review subcontract statement of work documents for supply chain compliance. \nResponsible for supplier sourcing, solicit and lead supplier proposal evaluations; employ value analysis techniques to analyze cost/price, technical capability and financial viability, investigate supplier’s ability to perform within the proposed cost, technical, and schedule parameters. \nIdentify supplier risk and opportunities to achieve program objectives; develop risk assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the Subcontract Management Team/technical leads; lead subcontract negotiations. \nPerforms analysis of previous/current contracts, pricing, and trends to ensure reasonable prices and suggests changes as necessary \nRepresent Supply Chain Management at various levels on cross functional teams to drive business success, cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders. \nPerform all subcontract administrative and management functions including modifications, manage subcontract funding, track subcontractor spend plan, milestone payment plans, cash flow and monitor variances; evaluate accuracy, and authorize payment of invoices; solicit Engineering Change Proposals, review Prime Contract modifications to include relevant changes in subcontract modifications. \nDemonstrates comprehensive commodity knowledge and independently evaluate and facilitate negotiations for specialized subassemblies \nAnalyzes and evaluates potential problems with subcontractor commitments, assesses the impact of subcontractor delays, assists in developing recovery plans and recommends solutions \nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations to include the FAR and DFAR and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company \nResolves vendor disputes, contract / invoicing discrepancies, and performance issues \nEnsure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives \nDrive process improvements for current or new processes, procedures and trainings \nMaintain comprehensive, audit-ready subcontract files. Manage the final closeout process for subcontracts \nProvide direction and training to entry level staff on subcontract matters and may make presentations as required \nStrong ERP as it pertains to but not limited to issuing purchase orders, performance based payment POs, invoice management and utilizing SAP reporting \nMaintain a regular and predictable work schedule \nMay include personnel management responsibilities \nOther responsibilities as assigned \nRequiredQualifications/Education:\n10 years or more related experience with Supply Chain/procurement experience, including execution and oversight of cost type and firm fixed price subcontracts in support of DoD and/or NASA customers \nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field. \nDemonstrated ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization and with suppliers \nAdvanced understanding of contracting principles, FAR/DFARS regulations, and procurement best practices \nProficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite \nExperience reviewing and negotiating commercial subcontracts, NDA’s, and supplier Terms & Conditions \nPrior experience as a subcontract’s management professional at a 1st or 2nd tier Aerospace & Defense contractor preferred \nExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities \nStrong communication skills (both oral and written) \nRelated technical experience may be considered in lieu of education \nWorking Conditions:\nThis job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.\nBlue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 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