As a Senior Subcontracts Specialist here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will drive procurement of materials/services, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and evaluate bids/proposals. Your expertise will resolve subcontract issues and develop solutions. You will report directly to our Director of Strategic Sourcing and you’ll work out of our Tempe, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Clearwater, FL or Norcross, GA location on a hybrid work schedule.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Responsible for managing all subcontracts with suppliers for products and services needed throughout project life cycles; Engage with internal program office/contracts group and support Program Managers on subcontractor cost, performance, and schedule matters; Administer existing subcontracts and maintain subcontract records; Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting subcontracts; Communicate regularly with subcontractors and address performance issues; Evaluate bids and proposals for compliance with company policies and program requirements; Lead in the evaluation of proposals; Execute quickreact requirements identified by the program team; Respond to data calls and support audit activities
- 3+ years of procurement/subcontracts administration, L&C, Supply Chain.
- Negotiation and contract management skills.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- DoD procurement subcontracting experience (FAR15)
- Detailed understanding of DoD Procurement Life Cycle
- Experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Procurement experience within defense, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience working with subcontractors during all phases of program lifecycle.
- Experience managing subcontracts FFP, CP, CPIF, etc.
- Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD)
- Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions
- Ability to work independently
- Experience utilizing MS Office Suite, SAP, and other business tools used in the execution of subcontracts
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Skills Required
- 3+ years of procurement, subcontracts administration, L&C, or supply chain experience
- Negotiation and contract management skills
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools
- Bachelor's degree
- DoD procurement subcontracting experience, including FAR 15
- Detailed understanding of the DoD procurement lifecycle
- Experience with FAR and DFARS
- Procurement experience in defense, aerospace, or a similar industry
- Experience working with subcontractors throughout program lifecycles
- Experience managing FFP, CP, and CPIF subcontracts
- Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
- Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions
- Ability to work independently
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and other business tools
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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