What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of Subcontracts position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Date: Sep 16, 2024
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Department of Defense Research and Development Laboratory chartered to develop advanced technology in support of national security. Research and development activities focus on long-term technology development as well as rapid system prototyping and demonstration. These efforts are aligned within key mission areas, including air and missile defense; space control; homeland protection and tactical systems; biological-chemical defense; communication and information technology; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems and technology; and advanced electronics technology. The Laboratory works with government and industry to transition new concepts, technology and prototypes into future system development and deployment.
The Contracting Services Department is seeking a Supervisor to work within the Research and Development Subcontracting Team and support the Senior Manager of Research and Development Subcontracts. The candidate will be the primary focal point and Supervisor of a team of professional Subcontract Administrators. The ideal candidate will have a at least seven (7) years of DoD contract management experience to include comprehensive experience in FAR/DFARS and mandatory flow down clauses, procurement integrity requirements, contract law, contract formation and subcontract administration, cost and price analysis, negotiation, acquisition planning, supplier relationship management and project management. Candidate must have demonstrated experience soliciting and analyzing proposals, SOW development; negotiating terms and conditions, payment and price. The candidate should exhibit leadership and teamwork and demonstrate the ability to build positive and professional relationships to successfully accomplish work assignments.
The Supervisor will review contract files and terms and conditions to ensure compliance. They will work with staff, internal customers and vendors to resolve problems. They will have extensive signature authority and should be able to conduct business and make critical decisions independently.
This position will directly report to the Senior Manager of Research and Development Subcontracts in the Contracting Services Department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise a staff of Subcontract Administrators
- Pre-award review of contract files and terms and conditions to ensure compliance
- Support to Level 1 Programs
- Provide SME Acquisition Planning guidance
- Provide staff training in selected topics
- Onboarding and training of new staff
- Mentor/train Leadership Development Program staff during R&D rotation
- Perform special tasks, projects, as assigned
- Serves as Sr Manager delegate, as needed
- 7 plus years of DoD contractmanagement experience; DoD Subcontracts experience a plus
- MBA or BS with equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional certification in Purchasing or Government Contracting is preferred
- Experience in evaluating, negotiating, pricing and administrating of complex subcontracts
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience with an ERP purchasing system- SAP experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work and establish priorities under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, work environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
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