About this role
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Join a high-trust, high-performance team where your expertise directly influences program success. As a Subcontract, Administrator you will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, business unit stakeholders, customers, and suppliers while leading complex subcontracting efforts from source evaluation through award and administration. This role is ideal for an experienced subcontract professional who enjoys solving challenging problems, negotiating meaningful outcomes, and operating with a high degree of ownership. You will have the opportunity to shape acquisition strategies, influence business decisions, develop innovative solutions, and mentor the next generation of subcontract professionals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead complex and strategically important subcontracting activities, from initial proposal, source evaluation, negotiations, award, and closeout.
- Analyze and evaluate bids and proposals to ensure sound business decisions, compliance with company policy, and protection of the company’s interests.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to program management and senior stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risk, and subcontract strategy.
- Identify complex subcontract issues and lead the development of practical, innovative, and commercially sound solutions.
- Lead negotiations involving standard and non-standard subcontracts, including challenging terms, conditions, pricing, risk allocation, and performance requirements.
- Review, draft as necessary and negotiate terms and conditions of sale, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other related arrangements.
- Participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management, suppliers, and customer representatives.
- Represent the organization as the primary subcontract administrator for assigned subcontracts and present recommendations, risks, and results to internal and external audiences.
- Build productive, professional relationships with suppliers, customers, program teams, legal representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor regulatory and industry developments and assess their impact on subcontracting practices and business objectives.
- Support the selection, development, and training of subcontract staff while helping foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Why this opportunity is for you
- Make an impact: Your decisions will directly support the successful delivery of important programs.
- Operate with trust and autonomy: You will be empowered to apply your judgment, lead solutions, and advise stakeholders.
- Work on complex challenges: No two subcontracting situations are exactly alike; this role requires creativity, sound judgment, and strategic thinking.
- Influence at a senior level: You will work closely with program leadership, customers, suppliers, and other key decision-makers.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management, contract administration, or a related discipline, along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience. Equivalent professional purchasing, subcontract, or contract administration experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Comprehensive knowledge of acquisition principles, subcontracting practices, contract administration, and applicable regulations.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex subcontract negotiations, source selections, and supplier relationships
- Ability to counsel management, influence stakeholders, communicate new concepts, and make sound decisions in an evolving environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, executive, customer, and supplier audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build trust across organizational boundaries.
- Ability to independently organize and coordinate multiple work phases, priorities, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to represent the organization as a primary point of contact on complex subcontract matters.
- Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced professionals.
- Excellent computer skills; working knowledge of SAP is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, work extended hours when required, and travel as necessary.
- Professional certification in subcontract administration is desirable.