Subcontract Manager II

BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, US

Posted August 4, 2026

Full-TimeBusiness & ManagementManagement

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</br><b>Job Description </b></br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">What’s it like working for a company that procures world class products and services for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies? Invigorating. At BAE Systems, our supply chain team is the best at what they do, and their work is part of why our customers trust our business. Furthermore, at BAE Systems, the work that you do will help us protect those who protect us</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">If you're ready for a dynamic career, we are currently looking for a Subcontracts Manager II at our Combat Mission Systems sites, who shares a passion for supporting our armed services and those of our allies. While you work to make an impact alongside other exceptional professionals, you will be rewarded with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">Job Summary</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">: We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager II with experience of working in a government procurement environment, including CPSR policies and procedures. In this role, you will lead a team of Subcontract Administrators in managing subcontracts with various U.S. government agencies and international customers. You will have a strong background in procurement or supply chain management, excellent negotiation, communication and collaboration skills. The successful candidate will lead, motivate and develop a team of Supply Chain professionals at various levels of experience. Furthermore, the successful candidate will need to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">This is a key leadership role that requires a high level of expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires working in the office on a hybrid working schedule of at least three days a week. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">Principal Duties and Responsibilities will include:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Ensure compliance with Supply Chain policies and procedures, and advise internal customers on supply chain-related matters</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Manage geographically dispersed staff </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Analyze data and present Supply Chain metrics to effectively manage staff and operations</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Provide training to staff; produce templates and guidance to staff to support development </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Review and ensure staff are maintaining subcontract proposal and contract documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS and Prime Contract flow-down provisions, company policies and procedures, and program provisions</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">Ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through negotiations and contractual vehicles</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">Review and provide approval against Subcontract Material and Labor Basis of Estimates </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">A clear understanding of regulatory and trade compliance, particularly with regards to export and import controls</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Experience leading major procurement/subcontracting efforts in a Department of War (DOW) contracting environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations and the nature of flow-down requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Strong working experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual conflicts with subcontractors through </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Excellent verbal and written communication</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Excellent time management/organizational skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Strategic/Critical Thinking</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#595959">Strong experience generating, negotiating and executing major subcontracts and long-term supply agreements, with the financial acumen to evaluate pricing, cost impacts, and contractual risk.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Familiarity with defense / aerospace industry & regulations and a good understanding of the role of subcontractors in complex industries</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#595959"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:" helvetica",sans-serif"="">Advanced degree and/or certification in CPSM, CPM, CIPS or CFCM </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888<br><br>Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. <br><br>Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Platforms & Services </b></br>BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.<br><br>The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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