Sr. Subcontracts Analyst

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Draper Laboratory is looking for a Senior Subcontracts Analyst with a background in subcontract solicitation, analysis, creation, negotiation, award and post award responsibilities to join their team in Cambridge, MA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform subcontract management functions in support of U.S. Government & Commercial Contracts
• Solicit subcontractors, supporting various award types and take a lead role on fact finding, proposal analysis and risk assessment
• Manage tactical and strategic aspects of subcontract relationship, which includes interface with technical and contract organizations, such as Program Management, Program Office, and Contracts.
• Issue modifications, solicit Engineering Change Proposals, issue Stop Work Orders and review Prime Contract modifications to include relevant changes in subcontract modifications.
• Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Be the focal point for subcontractor performance. Includes: RFP generation, Review adequacy of requirements flow-down, delivery, payments and all contractual terms; Purchase order Placement and maintenance; Subcontract performance monitoring and completion assessments.
• Ability to develop sound business cases, and analyze large volumes of data.
• Communicate clearly, strong writing skills, be proactive in a very fast paced environment, flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough, and drive tasks to completion

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5-8 years of experience in subcontracts management, contracts management, procurement, proposal price/cost analysis, strategic sourcing, and/or industry related areas
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities, deadlines, and resolve contractual conflicts in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to take part in process and procedural improvement activates
• Experience creating, negotiating and awarding Cost Reimbursement, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Firm Fixed Price Research and Development subcontracts
• Experience creating subcontracts based on Prime Contract terms and conditions including agency unique terms and conditions
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and all levels of management including willingness to interact directly with subcontractors
• Experience soliciting, evaluating and documenting cost and price proposals
• Experience with license agreements and long term pricing agreements
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn and effectively apply new tools, processes and procedures
• Ability to travel domestically, if required
• Ability to attain Security Clearance