Draper Laboratory Cambridge , MA 02138
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Perform subcontract management functions in support of U.S. Government & Commercial Contracts
Solicit subcontractors, supporting various award types and take a lead role on fact finding, proposal analysis and risk assessment
Manage tactical and strategic aspects of subcontract relationship, which includes interface with technical and contract organizations, including the Program Office.
Issue modifications, solicit Engineering Change Proposals, issue Stop Work Orders
Be the focal point for subcontractor performance. This includes: RFP generation, Review adequacy of requirements flow-down, delivery, payment and all contractual terms; Purchase order Placement and maintenance; Subcontract performance monitoring and completion assessments
Ability to develop sound business cases and analyze large volumes of data
Communicate clearly, strong writing skills, be proactive in a very fast paced environment, flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough and drive tasks to completion
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 5-8 years of experience in subcontracts management, contracts management, procurement, proposal price/cost analysis or strategic sourcing
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities, deadlines, and resolve contractual conflicts in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to lead process and procedural improvement activities
Direct experience creating, negotiating and awarding Cost Reimbursement, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Firm Fixed Price Research and Development subcontracts
Direct experience creating subcontracts based on Prime Contract terms and conditions including agency unique terms and conditions
Senior level experience and working knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations
Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and all levels of management
Experience soliciting, evaluating and documenting cost and price proposals
Experience with license agreements and long term pricing agreements
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to learn and effectively apply new tools, processes and procedures
Ability to travel domestically, if required
Ability to attain a Clearance, as required
Preferred Qualifications:
Security Requirement:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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