Subcontracts Specialist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$48 - $58 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Tempe AZ 85281 Tempe, Arizona open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$13.48
$14.82
$53.00
About this job
Job Description
Description:
Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on-time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.
Pay Rate: $58.41/hour
Shift: Days
Work Schedule:
Must work onsite for the first 90 days. A hybrid option will be available after this period.
Position Overview
This position leads the end-to-end lifecycle of FAR 15 proposals and subcontracts in support of key Aerospace programs. The selected candidate will support the Mechanical Assembly Government Sourcing team and will be responsible for mentoring team members while leading assigned commodities.
The role spans from proposal development through fulfillment of sales orders and concludes with negotiating subcontracts or long-term purchase agreements. The Lead Subcontracts Specialist ensures compliance, collaborates cross-functionally, and drives supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute FAR 15 subcontracts in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable regulations
- Develop strong negotiation strategies for contract execution
- Manage key program suppliers
- Train and mentor team members
- Build supplier strategies to deliver best value to Honeywell
- Deliver compliant FAR 15 proposal packages to government customers
- Partner closely with Pricing to ensure compliant submissions
- Negotiate FAR 15-compliant subcontracts with suppliers
You Must Have
- 3–5 years of experience in:
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Law & Contracts (L&C)
- Business or Finance
- U.S. Person status (due to contractual requirements)
- Experience with FAR 15 subcontracting
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation capabilities and processes
We Value
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working with subcontractors across full program lifecycle
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS
- Experience with:
- MS Office Suite
- SAP
- Other subcontract management tools
- Supply chain and procurement experience (defense, aerospace, or similar industries)
- Experience managing contract types:
- FFP (Firm Fixed Price)
- CP (Cost Plus)
- CPIF (Cost Plus Incentive Fee)
- Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD)
- Ability to review and negotiate terms and conditions
- Ability to work independently
Interview Process
- Interviews will be conducted via conference call
- Please provide the candidate’s email address in the comments section when scheduling
Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.