Principal Subcontracts Specialist

JOB TITLE: Principal Subcontracts Specialist
LOCATION:Phoenix, AZ
PAY RATE: $67-76/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (5 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Leads end-to-end FAR15 proposal and subcontract lifecycle from proposal through sales order fulfillment and negotiation of subcontracts or long-term purchase orders.

• Executes FAR15 subcontracts in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable regulations.

• Builds negotiation positions for contract execution.

• Manages key program suppliers and supplier relationships.

• Mentors and trains team members on FAR15 subcontracting.

• Leads a commodity within the Mechanical Assembly Government Sourcing team.

• Delivers compliant FAR15 packages to the Government.

• Works closely with Pricing organization to deliver compliant packages.

• Negotiates FAR15 compliant subcontracts with suppliers.

• Builds supplier strategies to enable best overall value.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, L&C, Business, or Finance.

• Subcontracting experience with FAR15.

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).

• Experience managing subcontracts of types including FFP, CP, and CPIF.

• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD).

• Experience utilizing MS Office Suite and SAP for subcontract management activities.

• Experience working with subcontractors during all phases of the program lifecycle.

• Experience with the DoD Procurement Life Cycle.

• Ability to understand and negotiate terms and conditions.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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