Subcontracts Manager

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Subcontracts Manager. This position will be 100% Remote. Proximity to one of our locations is preferred, but not required (Alexandria, VA; Huntsville, AL or Dayton, OH).

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year

• Flexible schedules

• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting

• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account

• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement

• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance

• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

The Manager will guide the team to direct, manage, and monitor the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements that are levied upon the Subcontractor to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones for multiple suppliers. They will act as the main focal point to major suppliers for all Subcontract related activities, brief executive management and the Customer on the status/issues affecting performance or cost and conduct program reviews with the Subcontractor and Program Management while engaging with cross-functional teams.

• Hire, supervise, mentor, train, retain and grow a team of Subcontract Administrators (SCAs) helping to build the future of our organization.

• Assign and monitor SCAs' workloads to ensure efficient and effective execution.

• Direct the solicitation, negotiation and administration of major cost reimbursement and Time and Material (T&M) subcontracts in compliance with internal processes/procedures.

• Develops, negotiates, and administers subcontracts and other agreements of intermediate to high value and risk in accordance with customer requirements and Company policies and procedures.

• Creates subcontract solicitations in support of multiple government contract types i.e., Time and Material, Labor Hour, and Firm Fixed Price, and Cost Reimbursable.

• Assists proposal efforts varying in value and complexity.

• May be required to assist in generating Small Business Subcontracting and Participation Plans.

• Negotiates price/cost and subcontract agreement provisions, including conducting a detailed price/cost analysis to determine the basis of fair and reasonableness of the supplier's proposal.

• Compile reports for Subcontracts and/or Program Management.

• Works with and support other program and functional area staff as needed.

• Negotiates and executes teaming and non-disclosure agreements.

• Supervises the work of assigned subcontracts administrators and/or support staff.

• Manages a portfolio of assigned subcontracts in support of key programs.

• Ensure all procurement files are compliant with MTSI procurement policies, FAR/DFAR, Public Law, and other agency/contract requirements.

• Provides advice and guidance on various subcontracting issues.

• Coordinates approvals for subcontract setup and at-risk requests for subcontracts with appropriate level of management staff.

• Conducts Fair and Reasonable determinations utilizing the appropriate Price Analysis technique and reviews the analyses of others to ensure compliance with policy/procedure.

• Provides direction and leadership to less experienced staff.

• Actively involved in problem resolution, driving efficiencies, and improvements throughout the organization.

• Actively involved in developing and maintaining internal and external business relationships.

• Generates reports on subcontract activity as required.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant subcontract procedures and practices.

• Actively engages with other members of the Subcontracts and Operations Management Team.

• Actively involved in any Subcontract related audits including CPSR and Small Business Audits.

• Participates in special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with at least 8 years of progressively responsible related experience, and with at least 3-4 years of subcontract management/supervisory experience preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of government subcontracting and contracting regulations.

• Ability to develop, communicate, and implement subcontracting strategies and plans in accordance with overall organization strategies and objectives.

• Extensive proposal support experience to include reviewing and analyzing RFPs for subcontract requirements and risk, assist in developing risk mitigation strategies, development of small business subcontracting and participation plans, and provide guidance and direction to the proposal capture team.

• Ability to evaluate price/cost analysis, source selections, and develop negotiation plans.

• Comprehensive knowledge in using various Price Analysis Techniques, and able to provide training on assigned procurement topics.

• Advanced knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, DFARS, TINA and CAS.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to pass for a security clearance if required.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Experience with Costpoint Purchasing System.

• Intermediate to advance skill level with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and SharePoint.

• Experience writing Small Business Participation Plans and Small Business Subcontracting Plans is a plus.

• Prior experience as a Buyer is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance.