Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Vast is looking for a Senior Subcontracts Specialist reporting to the Manager, Global Sourcing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for subcontract management, including but not limited to, source identification and selection, RFP/RFI development and solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, supplier management and administration and closeout phases
• Manage supplier schedules and progress, reporting of engineering deliverables, material procurement, fabrication, assembly and test, shipping preparation and shipment to Vast stakeholders
• As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers
• Coordinate efforts with the Supplier Quality Representative (SQR) for all project related Supplier inspection activities and report status to Vast stakeholders
• Proactively manage changes in scope (technical, quality, schedule) to suppliers and resolution of the effect of such changes on price, delivery or technical capability with the supplier
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality to effectively manage subcontracts in the best interests of Vast
• Responsible for providing guidance and expertise through subcontracting process and compliance requirements for other subcontract specialists

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or Business-related field
• Experience in managing and negotiating commercial and government subcontracts of varying contract types and complexities in the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Extensive experience in managing supplier performance

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment
• Negotiation skills with contracts exceeding $1 million with tight deadline requirements 
• Demonstrated executive presence and communications, demonstrated experience in generating and conducting briefings to senior leadership

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones