KBR Careers · 22 hours ago
Sr. Manager Subcontracts
Houston, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expKBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, and explorers dedicated to improving the world responsibly and safely. They are seeking a Sr. Manager, Subcontracts to oversee subcontract administration and management activities, ensuring seamless integration of subcontract work within broader programs. The role involves managing a Subcontracts Team and participating in the development of functional strategy.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance, ensuring full integration of subcontract work within the program (e.g., proposals, negotiations, contract execution)
Manage the seamless integration of Subcontracts, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams
Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractor and project management team, remaining accountable to Supply Chain leadership
Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating between KBR’s technical team and suppliers across various functional teams
Address critical, time-sensitive, and complex issues including proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and modifications for contract changes
Lead key supplier negotiations regarding cost, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements
Develop supplier sourcing strategies and metrics (scorecards) for subcontracted services
Measure, manage, and improve supplier performance, initiating corrective actions when necessary
Research market trends to maintain a world-class procurement environment
Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested by upper management and corporate supply chain leadership
Effectively manage and mentor the Subcontracts Team, ensuring they meet team objectives while being developed to their maximum potential. This includes conducting performance appraisals and identifying training and development needs
Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree required; or relevant job experience
Experience: 20+ years of experience subcontract management, with at least 8 - 10 years in a management role
Minimum of 10 - 12 years of subcontracts management experience, negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements
Proven experience in establishing scope of work and writing technical or non-technical documentation including Specifications, Statements of Work, Contracts/Subcontracts, and Supplier Deliverables
Experience supporting all subcontract types (IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price, etc.), negotiations, terms and conditions, incentive arrangements, and order placement
US Government Contract Experience is highly desirable
Strong working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
Significant experience working with and/or leading audits with DCMA including CPSR Audits, is highly preferred
Strong background with Cost Analysis and Price Analysis is a plus
Significant experience negotiating Subcontract Agreements valued in the $25-$50M range
Experience managing and leading 25+ supply chain personnel is favorable
Proven experience managing Subcontract Administrators and Subcontract Managers
Excellent English communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and management
Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including with international teams and suppliers
Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems with excellent organizational skills
Background Check Required
MUST be U.S. Citizen
Preferred
Government Contractor / Government Solutions experience highly desirable
Experience managing international customer/supplier relationships
Proficiency in developing and tracking internal metrics
Desire to work in a collaborative environment and effectively lead a diverse team
In-depth understanding of global procurement processes and supply chain management
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team to achieve objectives and maximize their potential
Ability to drive initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs
Ability to analyze and drive improvements in the procurement process
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Professional training and development
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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