Subcontract Program Manager
Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
We are driving innovation and excellence within the MDTS portfolio, ensuring that our suppliers and subcontractors meet the high standards our programs demand.
From cost management to technical performance, we’re delivering advanced solutions to meet the needs of today’s most challenging mobility and training environments.
THE WORK
As a Subcontract Program Manager, you will oversee all cost, schedule, and technical performance aspects of our subcontractors and suppliers.
You will be the lead of the Subcontract Management Team (SMT), ensuring that every facet of subcontract management from request for proposal (RFP) to delivery aligns with program objectives and performance goals.
Your leadership will drive the collaboration between Subcontract Managers, Subcontract Administrators, and suppliers to ensure excellence in all areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Subcontract Management Team (SMT) to develop and maintain a consistent business rhythm, ensuring that cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met.
- Oversee the end-to-end subcontracting process, including RFP activities, negotiations, awards, and performance management.
- Ensure subcontractor performance aligns with program specifications, including cost, schedule, quality, and earned value requirements.
- Manage and release critical path deliverables, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs).
- Lead programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors, fostering clear communication and accountability.
- Identify and resolve any issues impacting subcontractor performance, ensuring continuous progress and delivery.
WHO WE ARE
We are a dynamic team at the cutting edge of mobility and distributed training solutions, dedicated to developing innovative technologies that address the most pressing challenges in our field.
Our collaborative culture fosters creativity, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence in every project. As a key player in the defense and aerospace sectors, we pride ourselves on delivering critical solutions that drive mission success.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a strategic leader with deep experience in subcontract management and supplier performance. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and are skilled at balancing cost, schedule, and quality demands.
With a focus on collaboration, you excel at driving team performance and aligning subcontractors with program goals.
WHY JOIN US
This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of managing critical partnerships that drive our success. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where innovation, leadership, and teamwork are highly valued.
Join us in shaping the future of mobility and training solutions.
Desired skills
- Experience with Commercial Acquisition Procedures (CAP) and Lockheed Martin Acquisition Policies (LMAP)
- Experienced in Subcontract Management
- Experienced in fixed price, cost reimbursable and time and material subcontracting
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate large and small scale subcontracts
- Well versed in Risk and Opportunity management
- Must be able to support travel to work potential subcontractor issues
- Proven flexibility to be able to multi-task and be able to support multiple complex initiatives at the same time
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Experienced with the Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA)
- Experienced as Cost Account Manager (CAM)
- Detail and Teamwork oriented with demonstrated
organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work with all levels of management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and
PowerPoint