Subcontracts Administrator

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Teledyne Brown Engineering (TBE) is seeking a Subcontract Administrator to solicit subcontractor proposals, conduct negotiations, subcontract administration, and manage close-out activities of subcontracts issued under government and/or commercial contracts. The Subcontract Administrator acts as the Company’s primary representative to the supplier on contractual matters to ensure contractual requirements of the Company are met. This position will be responsible for supporting the preparation of supply chain procurement strategies; analyzing terms and conditions of subcontracts; review proposals for compliance with regulations and policies; negotiate costs, price, and terms of subcontracts and modifications; initiate internal documentation and communicate subcontract requirements internally; support the control of subcontract costs and profits; coordinate closeout of completed subcontracts; ensure compliance with schedules for all deliverables; and prepare special reports and analyses as required. Learning and understanding overarching company operations, processes, and procedures and how the Subcontracts Administrator supports and enhances these operations are key to the success of this role. Tasks and assignments tend to be complex, non-routine and/or require a greater level of expertise. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Duties are performed under very limited supervision.

Detailed Description:

• Responsible for participating in the preparation, negotiation, and implementing or managing supply chain risk management requirements.
• Experience with subcontract/purchase order negotiations and solving issues associated with subcontract execution.
• Independently negotiates with the subcontractors regarding various issues to include contract terms and conditions, pricing, technical requirements, and scope.
• Conducts supplier surveillance on a regular basis.
• Interfaces with senior supplier representatives to conduct proposal evaluations, supplier performance, and translating material to various suppliers, internal and USG audiences.
• Identifies risks and obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks assistance.
• Frequently interacts/collaborates with contracts administrators, program managers, proposal pricing, finance, business analysts, and supplier representatives.
• Responsible for overseeing, documenting, implementing and maintaining the improvements they contribute.

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business administration, contracts, or related field, plus five (5) years of related experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with subcontract/purchase order negotiations and solving issues associated with subcontract execution.
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal) skills and the ability to manage complex projects.
• Professional certifications are desirable, but not required.
• Candidate must have experience with various contract types and have strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, related supplements, and TINA.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.