Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement and best practices in the subcontracts department and subcontracting process.
- Oversee end-to-end project implementation.
- Develop repeatable processes within the subcontract organization in coordination with leadership.
- Develop, track and report key subcontract functional metrics to improve effectiveness.
- Develop and implement technology-driven solutions to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Direct and monitor the use of available systems to develop and manage a data strategy to drive visibility, mitigate compliance risk, and drive efficiency and best practices in using systems.
- Act as an advisor to project teams, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and commercial contracting principles while optimizing subcontract activities to support project goals.
- Support subcontract negotiation strategies with data and analysis as required.
- Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and maintenance of subcontract documentation per FAR/DFARS and company policies.
- Conduct pre-award compliance reviews and support Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audits.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project stakeholders to support long-term project success.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with coaching, influencing, facilitation, negotiations, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. • Excellent leadership, collaboration, and analytical skills • Learning agility and program management skills are critical for success in this role, as the successful candidate will be expected to manage moderate to complex subcontract optimization projects that may involve collaboration with project management, finance, accounting, legal, compliance, technical, and subcontract team members • Strong experience in procurement or subcontracting within a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliant environment. • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) • Subcontracts specialist or subcontracts manager experience preferred • Experience with ERP systems and performing data analytics, reporting, or tool development strongly preferred • Experience in change management to collaborate, communicate, and implement process improvements • PMP Certification Preferred • Six Sigma Certification Preferred
EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.