Sub-Contracts Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Golden, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 130000 - 160000
Yearly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Wanna join the adventure
At Loft we are dedicated to delivering our innovative hardware products & satellite missions on schedule and within budget. Our company is growing and the role of Sub-Contracts Manager is crucial to our success across the enterprise. As the primary interface between Loft and its strategic supply base the Sub-Contracts Manager is a critical position responsible for ensuring we are able to deliver on our commitments.
About this role:
- Lead the evaluation negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Lofts strategic suppliers
- Manage contract changes (e.g. waivers/deviations addendums exercised options) and change control throughout contract lifecycle
- Maintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company and contractual requirements
- Review contracts to ensure they reflect applicable technical quality and/or regulatory requirements
- Monitor and report sub-contractor performance against schedule cost and quality targets
- Identify assess and mitigate supply chain risks escalating issues whenever appropriate.
- Develop strong relationships both internally and externally to facilitate communication collaboration and alignment throughout contract execution.
- Support sub-contractor growth and development in alignment with Lofts needs.
Must Haves:
- Proven experience (6 years) in sub-contract management
- Experience in a company with a production / test environment
- Experience with procurement of electromechanical assemblies and relevant build and test processes
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work with a global team and communicate effectively
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work autonomously
- Proficient working in ERP system (e.g. NetSuite) and with Atlassian products (e.g. Jira Confluence)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Technical baseline understanding
- Supplier design maturity assessment
- Systems engineering literacy
- Program execution integration (IMS risk MR milestone gates)
- Government/compliance rigor
- Complex aerospace supplier oversight
- Make/buy and strategic supplier selection
Nice to Haves:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Fluent in French and/or Arabic
- Experience with purchasing and/or inventory modules in NetSuite
- Experience in aerospace industry
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations and US Government contracting protocols
- Supply Chain or Project Management certification (e.g. ASCM PMP)
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
$130000 - $160000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $130000- $160000 per year. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we cantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity on-orbit AI national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027 we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Loft Orbital builds software and hardware products to fly and operate any payload on a standard satellite bus. See how we're making space simple.
