The Air & Naval (A&N) Division delivers sophisticated, mission-critical systems for air and maritime applications. Our team specializes in areas such as integrated sonar systems, acoustic signal processing, training and simulation environments, and data management platforms. We work closely with defense partners to deliver reliable, effective, and operationally relevant solutions.
We are hiring a Subcontracts Program Manager (SPM) to lead and oversee the procurement and management of complex sonar subsystems鈥攕uch as sonobuoys, acoustic processors, transmit/receive arrays, hull鈥憁ounted sonars, torpedo intercept sensors, handling systems, and operator interfaces. The SPM will lead teams to meet program requirements and address technical challenges while maintaining high鈥憀evel relationships with subcontractors.
The SPM, reporting to a Senior Subcontract Program Manager, will also play a vital role in both pre and post contract award phases.
Pre鈥慍ontract Award Responsibilities
- Identify and develop relationships with qualified suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring technical capabilities align with program requirements.
- Support Request for Proposal (RFP) development, including evaluation criteria and project management requirements.
- Develop subcontract Statements of Work (SOW) aligned with Prime Contract obligations.
- Review bid responses for schedule, scope alignment, project management plans, and risk posture, with particular attention to technical feasibility.
- Support negotiations and supplier selection recommendations, balancing technical considerations with relationship management.
Post鈥慍ontract Award Responsibilities
- Manage subcontractor cost, schedule, performance, scope, and risk, while leading engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues.
- Coordinate risk mitigation activities with Program Managers and technical leads.
- Monitor subcontract progress and present updates during internal reviews, highlighting technical and integration status.
- Ensure subcontract amendments remain aligned with Prime Contract requirements.
- Prepare estimates for subcontract project management effort and change impacts.
- Liaise with subcontractor Project Managers to resolve issues promptly and maintain delivery momentum, strengthening collaborative relationships and trust.
- Oversee recovery plans to ensure timely, cost鈥慹ffective delivery and readiness for system鈥憀evel integration, while providing technical guidance to subcontractor teams as needed.