Sr Govt Subcontract Specialist

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $85,760(minimum) - $107,200(midpoint) - $128,640(maximum)
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Sr Government Subcontract Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  The Senior Government Subcontract Specialist will support the Global Supply Chain Subcontract Management (SCM) Team, Category Management and PLC teams, as needed, with various subcontracting activities. The Government Subcontract Specialist will be the primary interface for Subcontract Management, Category Management and PLC teams with Contracts Compliance for all Government Contracting activities.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Acts as the primary interface for Subcontract Management, Category Management and PLC teams, as needed, with Contracts Compliance for all Government Contracting activities.
• Develops and initiates solicitation packages (RFPs), review supplier proposals and create proposal analysis files for review and evaluation by SCMs.
• Creates subcontract file package structure and assists Subcontract Managers with preparation of appropriate documentation based on dollar thresholds, contract type, etc., to ensure compliance with requirements, as established by Contracts Compliance.
• Develops and delivers training on subcontract file package requirements and stands as technical expert for Government Subcontracting standard work.
• Mentors and assists members of the Subcontract Administration team with questions on Government subcontracting standard work processes.
• Leads Review of subcontracts to ensure compliance prior to obtaining Contracts Compliance approval.
• Provides daily feedback to Subcontract Managers on strategies for execution (process) to meet compliance requirements.
• Assists Program Manager for Government Contracting, Global Supply Chain, with development and implementation of supply chain processes and tools to ensure compliance with requirements as determined by Contracts Compliance (via Policy and regulatory guidance).
• Creates and delivers process execution training for GSC and PLC teams on an as needed basis, to ensure compliance with requirements as developed and communicated by Contracts Compliance.
• Establishes and maintains meaningful metrics on supplier solicitation response rate, timeliness of award activity, etc., as determined by leadership.
• Reviews metrics and provides continuous improvement opportunity suggestions to GSC leadership.
• Leads meetings with Subcontract Managers and Technical specialists to provide advice in resolving procurement problems associated with specific projects / programs efforts.
• Assists Subcontract Managers with subcontract closeout activities to ensure timely action for completed / expired subcontracts.