Principal Subcontract Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through the end of life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50 year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

The candidate must possess the ability to simultaneously manage multiple subcontracts and priorities.
Vertex is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30-year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world-class businesses (www.americanindustrial.com).

Vertex Technology, Training and Solutions (TTS) is seeking a Principal Subcontracts Specialist to join the Modernization & Sustainment Acquisition team. The selected individual will be responsible for leading subcontracting efforts in support of multiple programs within the M&S business area. In this role, you will:

• Prepare bid packages, analyze, and evaluate proposals, perform Price/Cost Analysis, negotiate subcontract pricing & provisions, perform supplier assessments and source selection, prepare/issue Purchase Order awards, and manage resulting subcontracts.
• Ensure compliance with Public Law (FAR/DFAR/AMS), company business policies and procedures, import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR), and Davis Bacon Act/SCA.
• Work extensively with Integrated Product Teams including, but not limited to, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Program Management along with other key functional groups to ensure on-time delivery of compliant product/services at or below program budget.
• Perform risk analysis, identifying risks, opportunities, potential impacts, and develop mitigation plans
• Communicate clearly and be proactive in a very fast-paced environment.
• Be flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough, and drive tasks to completion.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the supply chain, preferably in procurement or subcontracts
• DoD procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Experience awarding subcontracts of high complexity and high dollar values
• Strong negotiation skills - ability to lead formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow down requirements)
• Proficiency to perform and comprehending price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotation
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers and all levels of management
• Demonstrated Leadership skills – influence, presence, ability to interface internally and with suppliers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Excellent time management skills - manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet team performance cadence (PR/PO updates; PR cycle time, on-time delivery, and other company metrics)
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Desired Skills:

• Experience in awarding and managing Cost Type subcontracts
• Experience in international procurements
• Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Experience creating long term or enterprise agreements
• Six Sigma or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Practical to substantial knowledge of projects, programs, or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Education Requirements:
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)