Sr Subcontract Administrator
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and
working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop
reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a
culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and
problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of
safety. This position will directly impact the history of space
exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention
toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the
cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of
millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As
part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals,
specialists, and engineers, you will lead efforts to manage and
direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development
of various spaceflight systems. You will interact with our
customers, and the Programs, to address concerns and ensure
development efforts and deliveries are on track.Key candidate
attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing,
facilitation, presentation, communication, process development,
analysis, and problem-solving. We are looking for someone to apply
their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to
quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for
our mission and vision is required!Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management,
Finance, or similar is required.
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant professional experience in
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Must have knowledge and experience in subcontracts, supplier
management, procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and
transactions, BOM structures, material estimating, and Basis of
Estimate creation.
- Must have understanding and knowledge of the Federal
Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract
types, including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time
and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF)
- Experience with development and or R&D procurement
projects
- Experience with complex negotiations including terms and
conditions
- Track record of managing complex technology projects with
aggressive schedules and scarce resources
- Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership
abilities, and the ability to team in a cross-functional
environment are required to perform in this position.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to
communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and
persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point
of view.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use
hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and
drive actions
- Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline
operations.
- Strong analytical skills, data-driven with experience in
establishing and tracking program metrics
- Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability
to define processes that can scale
- Proven problem-solving skills. Able to solve unique and complex
problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and
innovative thinking to develop solutions
- Occasional travel required
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident
(current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as
a refugee or granted asylum.Desired:
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s)
- Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry
- experience with government agreements such as Space Act
Agreements (SAA) or Collaborative Research and Development
Agreements (CRADA)"
- Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulationsInclusivity
StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown
that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet
every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are
dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic
workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past
experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification
in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may
be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control
RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S.
citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green
Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or
granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision,
basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short
and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%,
and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4)
weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14
company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to
reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share
in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type,
please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the
benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin
hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and
maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and
teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified
applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities
for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment,
regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the
Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los
Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a
California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy
Notice .
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