Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Government Subcontract Specialist I or II
LEVEI I
- Estimated annual base pay: $62,000.00 (minimum) - $80,000.00 (midpoint) - $99,000.00 (maximum)
LEVEL II
- Estimated annual base pay: $72,000.00 (minimum) - $93,000.00 (midpoint) - $115,000.00 (maximum)
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including:
- Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
LEVEL I
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination and Management: In direct alignment with proposal manager for the prime contract, managing the solicitation activities for all associated subcontract managers.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Process Improvement: Capable of identifying inefficiencies within sourcing and subcontracting processes and implementing effective improvements to enhance overall performance.
- Documentation Management: Maintains accurate and organized records of all subcontracting activities, contracts, and related documentation.
- Communication Coordination: Acts as a liaison between Subcontract Managers, Proposal Managers, Contracts, and Suppliers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
Key Skills:
- Legal Acumen: Learns legal terms and processes. Assists in contract processes. Further development required.
- Financial Acumen: Learns financial principles; understands financial statements and reports. Further development required.
- Problem Solving: Attempts to find solutions to problems. Able to define problem and determine potential causes. Further development required.
- Negotiation: Learns negotiation tactics and identifies successful negotiation examples. Further development required.
- Risk Management: Inquires about risk management protocol and learns how to monitor risk. Further development
- FAR/DFAR Adherence Management: Learns contract requirements. Further development required.
- Communication and Influence: Shares information or updates with others when asked. Identifies those who should be persuaded to support a desired course of action. Further development required.
- Information Navigation: Explores and synthesizes different sources of information for stakeholders. Further development required.
- Intellectual Curiosity: Demonstrates desire to learn more about the function and external business context. Contributes to innovative solution creation.
- Value Orientation: Attempts to hit deadlines and set goals. Builds end-to-end value thinking.
LEVEL II
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary liaison between Subcontract Management, Category Management, PLC teams, and Contracts Compliance for government contracting activities
- Develop solicitation packages, review supplier proposals, and prepare proposal analysis files
- Create subcontract file package structures and supporting documentation to meet compliance requirements
- Ensure subcontract compliance before approval and assist with subcontract closeout activities
- Train, mentor, and support teams on subcontracting processes, standard work, and compliance execution
- Track key metrics, support continuous improvement efforts, and help resolve procurement issues in project and program work
- Manage RFQs and enter subcontract data accurately into ERP systems such as SAP and WISE
Key Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Coordination, administration, and attention to detail
- Training, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching
- Process improvement, proposal review, and compliance knowledge
- ERP data entry, metrics tracking, and problem-solving
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).
Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and WISE
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government subcontracting compliance
- Ability to develop solicitation packages, review supplier proposals, and prepare proposal analysis files
- Subcontract file documentation management, compliance verification, and closeout support
- Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, coordination, and attention to detail
- Experience with data collection, analysis, metrics tracking, and process improvement
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee/refugee)
Woodward, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the retirement program combines a 401(k) match with additional company contributions and ownership opportunities, strengthening long-term rewards. Profit-sharing and an employee stock purchase plan further expand savings options.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability, and is frequently characterized as comprehensive. Well-being programs and assistance resources add depth to the health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and paid maternity/paternity leave are included. The ability to purchase additional vacation in some cases broadens time-off flexibility.
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future. People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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