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Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.\nJob Details:\nThe Subcontracts Manager - Defense manages complex subcontracts and related actions in support of Defense programs to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and subcontract terms.\nThe role is responsible for subcontract activities throughout the lifecycle, including proposal support, sourcing, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, negotiations, subcontract formation, administration, supplier performance management, and closeout. The Subcontracts Manager works closely with Program Management and other functional organizations to support program execution, manage supplier performance, identify and mitigate risk, and resolve subcontract issues.\nThe position typically works under limited supervision and regularly exercises independent judgment and substantial decision-making authority.\nJob Duties and Responsibilities\nDraft, negotiate, award, administer, and close out complex subcontracts, amendments, modifications, and related agreements in support of Defense programs.\nConduct competitive and noncompetitive source selections, including development of solicitation packages, supplier proposal evaluations, negotiations, subcontract formation, award, administration, and closeout.\nSupport capture and proposal activities by developing subcontract strategies, coordinating supplier engagement, obtaining supplier proposals, supporting proposal evaluations, and ensuring subcontract requirements align with prime contract and program requirements.\nPerform price analysis and support cost analysis activities in accordance with company procedures and applicable government contracting requirements.\nDevelop and execute subcontract negotiation strategies addressing price, cost, schedule, technical requirements, contractual terms, risk, and supplier performance.\nEnsure applicable FAR, DFARS, prime contract flow-down requirements, and company policies are appropriately addressed throughout the subcontract lifecycle.\nMonitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, delivery, scope, quality, technical, and contractual requirements.\nIdentify subcontract and supplier risks and develop mitigation, corrective action, and recovery plans in coordination with Program Management and other stakeholders.\nLead resolution of subcontract performance issues, claims, changes, disputes, scope changes, schedule concerns, and other contractual matters and recommend appropriate actions when necessary.\nKeep Program Managers and appropriate functional stakeholders informed of subcontract performance, scope growth, cost impacts, schedule concerns, supplier risks, and other issues that may affect program execution or Cubic’s contractual obligations.\nServe as a primary business interface with assigned subcontractors and maintain effective supplier relationships while protecting Cubic’s contractual and business interests.\nNegotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Teaming Agreements, and other agreements in support of subcontract activities in accordance with company policies and delegated authority.\nMaintain complete, accurate, and compliant subcontract files and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.\nSupport internal and external reviews and audits of subcontract files, processes, and transactions.\nSupport make/buy decisions, subcontract planning, sourcing strategies, and other program or supply chain initiatives as required.\nPerform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.\nMinimum Job Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.\nMinimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in federal government contracts, subcontract management, procurement, or a related discipline.\nDemonstrated experience in subcontract formation, negotiation, administration, supplier management, and subcontract closeout in a government contracting environment.\nWorking knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and their application to subcontracting.\nExperience conducting price analysis and supporting cost analysis for subcontract actions.\nDemonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex subcontracts and supplier relationships.\nExperience supporting government proposals, source selections, subcontract negotiations, and program execution.\nAbility to identify contractual, supplier, cost, schedule, and performance risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.\nStrong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic program environment.\nExperience supporting Department of Defense programs strongly preferred.\nExperience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or work direction to other subcontract professionals preferred.\nProfessional certification in contracts, procurement, or supply chain management preferred.\n The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.\n\nCubic Pay Range:\n$119,000.00 - $127,000.00 + benefits.\nThe Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.\n\n\nWorker Type:\nEmployee\nWe are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. 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