Sr. Manager, Subcontracts - Military Veterans

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Akimadelivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

The individual will be responsible for executing procurement and subcontracting activities. Excellent written and oral communications skills are key as successful candidate will be working with individuals at all levels including senior and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead a team of 2-3 and ensure the team is engaged, trained and empowered to perform ethically and with high integrity.



• Develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers.



• Employ sound business practices.



• Supports all phases of Subcontract Management from pre-award to post award to procurement strategy, include participation in make/buy decisions, source selections, development of comprehensive RFPs, proposal evaluation, negotiation strategies, subcontract awards, compliant file documentation.



• Provides quality proposal support to include acquisition strategy proposal writing, development of small business subcontracting and participation plans, Supply Chain Risk Management plans, cost/price analysis etc.



• Manages performance of the portfolio.



• Assess subcontractor/supplier performance individually and in coordination with the programs.



• Employs strategies to reduce costs and leverage spend across the enterprise.



• Ensures compliance with public laws, government regulations, and Akima policies and procedures.



• Identifies areas to improve processes and gain efficiencies.



• Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or similar and 10 years’ experience.



• Leadership experience – at least 2 years managing a team of 2 or more.



• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARs and other public laws and regulations.



• Experience with Costpoint 8 or higher.



• Strong background in compliance.



• Strong attention to detail.



• Exemplary written and oral communication skills, strong presentation skills, ability to listen well and communicate effectively with others.



• Proven ability to collaborate across the organization and operate effectively within a matrix environment by resolving conflict and influencing others.



• The candidate must possess in depth knowledge of software applications: word-processing and spreadsheets.



• US Citizenship is required.



• This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA

Posted Salary Range

Benefits Information

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Contracts, Pricing & Procurement

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: Akima

Clearance: Not Applicable

Work Type: Remote

Remote: Yes

ReqID: 2024-12309