Subcontracts Administrator I

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: The Subcontracts Administrator I will support the management and administration of subcontracts and supplier relationships for Blue Canyon Technology customer programs. This role will assist with supplier sourcing, requests for proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluations, negotiations, and subcontract administration throughout the supplier life cycle. The position will also support category-specific supplier management, monitor supplier performance, and help ensure contractual requirements are met.

Title: Subcontracts Administrator I

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

On-site position at our Lafayette, CO location (work locations are subject to change based on business need).

Benefits:

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities: 

• Support the execution and management of category-specific, low-complexity subcontracts for space segment and subsystem requirements under the guidance of Senior Subcontracts Administrators. 

• Support all aspects of subcontract execution, including solicitation, proposal evaluation, award, administration, modification, and closeout. 

• Assist with developing and maintaining supplier relationships and aligning supplier capabilities with program and mission requirements. 

• Support supplier performance tracking, risk assessments, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with subcontract requirements. 

• Prepare and review subcontract documents, Bills of Material (BOMs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and related documentation to support accurate subcontract placement. 

• Support supplier sourcing activities, including RFQs/RFPs, proposal evaluations, and value analysis of cost/price, technical capability, financial viability, and schedule. 

• Assist with negotiations of pricing, delivery schedules, and standard Terms and Conditions for low-risk subcontracts. 

• Identify and communicate supplier risks and opportunities and support the development of mitigation strategies in coordination with the Subcontract Management Team and technical leads. 

• Support the management of supplier contractual performance throughout the subcontract lifecycle and assist in resolving supplier performance issues. 

• Escalate complex contractual, technical, schedule, or commercial issues to Senior Subcontracts Administrators as appropriate. 

• Represent Supply Chain Management on cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders. 

• Perform subcontract administration and management activities, including modifications, funding management, spend-plan tracking, milestone payment plans, cash-flow monitoring, and variance tracking. 

• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance and support invoice approval and payment processes. 

• Support Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) activities and review Prime Contract modifications for applicability to subcontract requirements. 

• Ensure all business is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards and applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and directives. 

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. 

• Support continuous improvement of supply chain processes, procedures, and tools. 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Required Qualifications/Education: 

• 0–3 years of related experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Contracts, or Subcontracts. 

• Experience supporting procurement or subcontract activities in an aerospace, defense, government, or other regulated industry preferred. 

• Experience with firm-fixed-price and/or cost-type subcontracts preferred. 

• Experience supporting DoD and/or NASA programs preferred. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field preferred. 

• Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and work as part of a cross-functional team. 

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, Statements of Work, Bills of Material, or other technical documentation preferred. 

• Basic knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements preferred; ability to develop working knowledge of applicable regulations. 

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to support negotiations and communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. 

• Ability to learn and apply subcontract management processes, procedures, and applicable contractual requirements. 

• Prior aerospace and defense subcontract or procurement experience preferred. 

• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. 

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.  However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents:  In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at
[email protected].

We recommend applying directly via the Blue Canyon Technologies website, careers page: 
https://www.bluecanyontech.com/careers