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Intuitive Machines · 5 hours ago

Subcontracts Specialist

Greater Houston

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible for both public and private customers. They are seeking a Subcontracts Specialist to oversee the subcontracting process, manage subcontractor relationships, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end subcontracting process, including solicitation, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations

Evaluate and select subcontractors based on performance, capabilities, and cost competitiveness

Initiate and manage subcontracts documents primarily in a FFP (Firm Fixed Price), T&M (Time & Materials) environment, professional services agreements with compensation plans, and negotiating T’s & C’s (Terms & Conditions) including payment plans on high value procurements

Collaborate with the business development team to provide subcontracting support for new business proposals, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company objectives

Contribute to the development of proposal strategies and pricing models

Identify and assess potential risks associated with subcontracting activities and implement effective risk mitigation strategies

Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and market conditions to anticipate and address potential challenges

Conduct negotiations with subcontractors to establish favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, and performance metrics

Ensure that subcontract agreements align with the company's legal and financial standards

Foster strong relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration

Resolve disputes and issues with subcontractors in a timely and professional manner

Initiate and/or review/administer NDA’s, Teaming Agreements & Joint Ventures, while supporting the Supply Chain and Contracts Teams in a Commercial, FAR and DFAR environment

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies in subcontracting activities

Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for all subcontracting transactions

Monitor subcontractor performance against established metrics and take corrective actions as needed

Provide regular status reports to leadership on subcontracting activities

Qualification

Subcontracts managementContract managementProposal price/cost analysisFederal acquisition regulationsSupply chain managementRisk managementNegotiation skillsProposal developmentPricing strategiesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of Supply Chain/Business experience in subcontracts management, contract management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement and strategic sourcing

Experience in subcontracting and supply chain management within the aerospace and defense industry strong plus

Experience with process and procedure related to delivery documentation, inspection and acceptance documentation related to engineering specifications, statements of work, material requests, test plans, work orders, and assembly procedures

In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and defense federal acquisition regulations (DFAR)

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Familiarity with proposal development and pricing strategies

Demonstrated experience in risk management and mitigation