Subcontract Specialist - Entry Level
Company: NASA JPL
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Details
New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world.
That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search
the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have
guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire
generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out
the answers that bring us one step closer. If you're driven to
discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and
beyond, you're ready for JPL.
Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment
situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains
and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion,
foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a Subcontracts Manager in
the Acquisition Division which functions as an integral part of all
JPL/NASA Missions. This is an Entry Level position for a
non-supervisory role. This individual contributor is responsible
for managing a portfolio of subcontracts. As a member of the
Commercial Subcontracts & Strategic Sourcing Section you will
manage various subcontracts, including contract negotiations,
source selection, market research and competitive evaluated
selections. The Subcontract Manager oversees subcontracts such as
flight hardware, computer hardware & software, fabrication,
technology, support and services. This individual serves as the
primary interface with suppliers in support of project procurement
requirements. This individual must use critical thinking skills to
develop solutions to unique Subcontract issues and autonomously
oversee the total supply chain management process, from
identification of customer requirements through closeout of the
subcontract.
The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for the identification,
solicitation, selection, award, drafting and management of
subcontracts. In addition, they must develop requirements received
in the form of purchase requisitions and project documents into
solicitation documents to obtain pricing information, cost,
technical and management proposals to establish lowest responsive
and responsible bidders, or select best value proposers. Utilize
all available information to formulate negotiation strategies and
conduct negotiations on delivery, price, technical requirements and
subcontract terms. Manage the cost, schedule and quality of the
requirements under the subcontract to ensure compliance with
Laboratory requirements and resolve discrepancies. Manage
subcontracts to ensure timely completion of requirements and the
closeout of subcontracts, negotiating subcontract modifications as
needed.
Required:
* Typically Bachelors with 1 year of related experience or Masters
with 0 years of related experience
* Minimum 3.0 GPA
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize
appropriately
* Ability to think clearly and effectively under pressure
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Excellent customer service skills
Preferred:
* Work experience utilizing business skills and customer
service
* Some knowledge in the procurement process or total supply chain
management process
* General understanding and application of standard principles,
theories, concepts and techniques in procurement
* Experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
or other ERP systems
* Professional Designation in Government Contracts or Purchasing
Management and/or membership to related professional
affiliations
JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race,
color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age,
marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition,
genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected
military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition
protected by Federal, state or local law.
In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
EEO is the Law.
EEO is the Law Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules
imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of
designated countries or those born in a designated country unless
they are Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other
protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated
Countries List is available here.
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