Principal Subcontract Administrator

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is one of the world's largest and most successful multi-industry companies. Founded in 1923, we have grown into a network of businesses with total revenues of $10 billion, and more than 37,000 employees in nearly 33 countries, serving a diverse and global customer base. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Textron is ranked 190th on the FORTUNE 500 list of largest U.S. companies.

 

Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Textron Systems manufactures innovative precision strike weapons, smart submunitions, intelligent ground munitions, and ground and airborne surveillance systems.

Textron Systems provides advanced technology solutions to meet the needs of the global defense and aerospace industries. Collectively, with the addition of HR Textron, Lycoming Engines and Textron Marine & Land to its portfolio, Textron Systems delivers innovative solutions in several product areas: Air-Launched Weapons; Intelligent Battlefield Systems; Sensor & Surveillance Systems; Specialty Marine Craft; Armored Vehicles and Aircraft Products.

 

Principal Subcontract Administrator Requisition # 8794

 

 

Responsibilities to Include:
•Performs advanced analytical, research-related, and/or consultative activities in order to administer and/or maintain operations, policies/procedures, and guidelines related to own function.
•Analyzes and projects all aspects of department's performance, prepares analysis of performance and prepares special studies (i.e. impact, budget, etc.).
•Acts as consultant to senior leaders on departmental/corporate initiatives.
•Responsible for development/design and implementation of new or revised departmental policies/procedures, programs, techniques, methods, and functionally-related initiatives.
•Develops and presents proposals. Responsible for allocating work to and providing guidance to lower-level employees.

Education:
•Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Position Requirements:
•Experience with involvement in the procurement of high dollar, complex assemblies and critical commodities.
•Ability to anticipate, plan and implement actions necessary to ensure product quality, cost/ budgets, schedule, technical and contractual performance.
•Able to conduct Pre-Award and Post -Award management of assigned subcontracts for both production and engineering programs.
•Generates Request for proposal, performs fact finding, cost/price analysis, negotiates subcontract price/terms, and develops Long Term Agreements as required.
•Knowledge of FAR/DOD Procurement Regulations.
•Ability to lead team (peers) in the prevention of and resolution of subcontractor issues.
•Excellent communication and time management skills required.
•Must be focused on supporting TS, Corporate and program goals.
•Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Point Man and SAP.
•10 years experience with FFP and Cost Reimbursable type subcontracts preferred Previous material experience in Production Control and Manufacturing preferred Able to work with minimum supervision as part of a high performance goal oriented organization.
•Requires a broad understanding of departmental and company techniques, methods, and practices.

License and Certification Requirements:
none

Additional Information:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Direct Reports: 0
Travel Requirements: 10%
Relocation Benefits: No

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

 

Please apply online at www.textronjobs.com and enter Requisition #  8794.