Manager, Subcontracts and Procurement

The Systems Engineering Group (SEG) of QinetiQ North America provides high-value engineering, software solutions, logistics information management, flight training and IT technical support services to the U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments and select commercial partners.

Comprised of legacy companies Westar Aerospace & Defense, Apogen Technologies, OSEC and ITS Corporation and ComGlobal, SEG supports its customers with the knowledge and expertise of more than 2,400 employees from 50-plus locations worldwide.

Our core competencies include:

Aviation EngineeringC4ISR Systems (design, integrate, test, field & sustain)Enterprise Data Management/Data WarehousingEnterprise Information Technology SolutionsFlight School TrainingIntegration of Warfighting SystemsLogistics ManagementSoftware EngineeringSystems Engineering & IntegrationSystems Integration & FieldingManages staff of professionals (buyers and subcontract administrators) and ensures metrics are being met (i.e. cost savings goals), staff is complying with policies and procedures, and government contracting rules and regulations are being followed. Supports Program Operations by monitoring subcontractor performance (i.e. deliverables), works with program finance to ensure funding is being tracked and with accounting to ensure vendor/subcontractor invoices are being processed in a timely manner. Individual is actively engaged in the proposal process, reviewing analyzing pricing data received from vendors/subcontractors in support of new business pursuits. Supports the Director of Contracts - Defense Solutions Group on miscellaneous projects.QualificationsBachelors degree and 8 or more years of related experience. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) highly desirable. Development of polices, procedures and processes for Purchasing and Subcontracts. Experience in establishment and maintenance of a DCMA-approved CPSR, and utilization of Costpoint Purchasing Module. Readily shares knowledge/expertise with others. Coaches & mentors others. Continuously scans environment for new ideas. Creative application of ideas to programs. Delegates whole tasks; empowers/ enables team members. Fosters crossfunctional teamwork. Lives & creates a service mind-set throughout organization. Understands business model. Aligns Accounting goals with businessstrategy. Strong financial understanding of budgets and cost/benefitanalysis. Anticipates potential problems & proactively interfaces with appropriate managers. Solicits inputs & collaborates on solutions. Initiates change rather than reacting to external pressure. Facilitates change efforts through collaboration. Builds consensus for decisions. Breaks down barriers & develops influential relationships. Identifies, manages & develops talent. Provides guidance & coaching. Supports & communicates clear goals that align with business strategy.Effective project and resource management skill. Develops clear goals and plans with milestones. Monitors progress to plan.