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Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. Position Purpose:  The  Subcontracts Administrator I  will  be responsible for  the management   and oversight of category specific major, technically complex subcontracts, and related activities in support of Blue Canyon Technology customer programs. This position will  participate  in both   subcontract   management   and commodity specific category supplier   management. Additionally,   this role will   entail   supplier   sourcing,   leading   RFP   and   proposal   evaluations,   negotiations,   and   management   of   the supplier throughout the subcontract life cycle, with responsibility for the supplier relationship and contractual performance. Title: Subcontracts Administrator I Position Type: Full Time Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) On-site position at our Lafayette, CO location (work locations are subject to change based on business need). Benefits: • Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date • Life insurance • 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution) • Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave Job   Responsibilities: • Execute   and   manage   category   specific   minor ,   low to medium  dollar   space   segment/subsystem  subcontracts. • Responsible   for   all   aspects   of   category   subcontract   execution   from   solicitation through award and closeout under guidance of Senior Subcontracts Administrators • Responsible   for   leading   the   development   of   category   supplier   strategic   relationships   and alignment of suppler capabilities to mission requirements. Develop and  maintain  risk assessments, performance tracking, and to drive supplier performance to subcontract  requirements. • Author  and review   long-form  subcontract , Bills of Material (BOMs),   statement   of   work  documents  to ensure  accurate  subcontract placement • Responsible for supplier sourcing,  RFQs/RFPs,  lead supplier proposal evaluations; employ value analysis   techniques   to   analyze   cost/price,   technical   capability   and   financial   viability,   investigate supplier’s ability to perform within the proposed cost, technical, and schedule parameters. • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and standard Terms and Conditions for low-risk subcontracts • Identify   supplier   risk   and   opportunities   to   achieve   program   objectives ;   develop   risk   assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the Subcontract Management Team/technical leads; lead subcontract negotiations. • Owns the management of supplier contractual performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle;   resolve   supplier   performance   issues   and   any   internal   BCT   issues   that   affect   supplier  performance • Escalate complex contractual, technical, or commercial issues to Senior Subcontracts Administrators as appropriate • Represent Supply Chain Management at various levels on cross functional teams to drive business   success,   cultivate   and   maintain   strong   working   relationships   with   suppliers,   customers, and internal stakeholders. • Perform all subcontract administrative and management functions including modifications, manage subcontract funding, track subcontractor spend plan, milestone payment plans, cash flow and monitor variances; evaluate accuracy, and authorize payment of invoices; solicit Engineering   Change   Proposals,   review   Prime   Contract   modifications   to   include   relevant   changes in subcontract modifications • Ensure   that   all   business   is   conducted   using   the   highest   ethical   standards   and   in   compliance   with  all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives. • Maintain   a   regular   and   predictable   work   schedule. • Drive   to   improve   current   processes   and   procedures • Other   responsib i lities   as   assigned Required   Qualifications/Education: • 8 years or more related experience with Supply Chain/procurement experience, including execution   and   oversight   of   cost   type   and   firm fixed   price   subcontracts   in   support   of   DoD   and/or NASA customers.  Is 8 years the standard for a SCA I or can the years of experience be reduced ? • BS/BA   preferred • Ability   to   effectively relate   with   others   and   cooperate   as   a   team   member. • Demonstrated   ability   to   build   effective   relationships   at   all   levels   of   the   organization • Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work, or technical documentation preferred • Advanced   FAR/DFAR   knowledge. • Strong   interpersonal   and   organization   skills. • Strong  analytical, negotiation,   and  communication   skills   (both   oral   and   written) • Prior   experience   as   a   subcontract’s   management   professional   at   a   1st   or   2nd   tier   Aerospace   & Defense contractor preferred. • Related   technical   experience   may   be   considered   in   lieu   of  education Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.  However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents:  In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at [email protected] . We recommend applying directly via the Blue Canyon Technologies website, careers page: https://www.bluecanyontech.com/careers