Subcontract Administration Specialist 3 - General Procurement

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 239

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a skilled Subcontract Administration Specialist to support the General Procurement team at the ULA production facility in Decatur, AL. The primary role of this individual is to facilitate purchasing activities for acquisition of flight hardware required by the enterprise with a focus on integrated Supply Chain strategy and strategic sourcing analysis.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct and manage all cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements levied on the subcontractor or the product family, ensuring performance in compliance with all technical requirements and contract milestones.
• Brief ULA executive management and customers regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost.
• Conduct and/or support program reviews with the subcontractor and ULA /Customer program offices.
• Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from engineering release through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability.
• Make decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor; establish milestone objectives, manage performance to committed schedules, and contractual specifications.
• Assist in development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized components.
• Work collaboratively within the team to develop and clearly communicate flight hardware requirements and expectations to suppliers, while optimizing value for ULA.
• Prepare requests for quotes (RFQ) and proposals (RFP), conduct bidders’ conferences, analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select subcontract source, create subcontract documents, and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiate and coordinate modifications to subcontracts.
• Participate with Supply Chain Governance to ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality and finance as necessary to mitigate supplier performance risk and resolve supplier issues.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Business or Supply Chain degree preferred)
• Microsoft Excel experience with an understanding of advanced functions and pivot tables
• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or Business Experience with purchasing policies, procedures, inventory and/or warehouse operations
• Demonstrated proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (SAP preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with multi-functional teams
• Experience with both purchasing and material planning
• Interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic environment
• Ability to work proactively and independently with the demonstrated capacity to work in team environment

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).