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Who We Are

Ball Aerospace is a leader in design, development and manufacture of innovative aerospace systems. We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies, data exploitation solutions and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies and products that enable exciting missions.

Ball Aerospace is known for its contributions in support of space and Earth science, exploration, national security and intelligence programs. We were also a pioneer in the development of the commercial remote sensing market, producing imaging systems and spacecraft that helped spawn a new market-driven demand for imagery. Our projects offer some of the most difficult and exciting challenges in aerospace. 

We employ approximately 3,000 talented engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff.  And one of the keys to our success is our people. Our employees take great pride in their contributions to better understanding our planet and protecting the nation

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate and manage a variety of cost plus and fixed price subcontracts.
• Lead cross functional individual program subcontract management teams.
• Function as the Supply Chain Management Lead on specific programs, working extensively with all levels of program personnel, with responsibility for the development and oversight of individual subcontract risk assessment/mitigation plans, and tracking of cost/technical/schedule performance of program subcontracts.

What You’ll Need

• BS in a related field plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Must possess the ability to prepare Request for Proposals, lead program level subcontract management team(s) and cross-functional subcontract management activities, including working with technical personnel in developing sound subcontract requirement documentation (Specs/SOW, etc), analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, lead sourcing assessment/evaluations and subcontract negotiations, lead all aspects of subcontract administration, oversight and management to ensure cost/technical/schedule performance.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of FAR/DFAR and other government acquisition regulations including Export/Import and ITAR regulations, and experience in administering all contract types:  CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP, FPIF and T&M.
• Must have the ability to work independently and meet hard deadlines, demonstrate effective teamwork skills, and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level should be considered. Each higher-level degree, i.e. Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. 
• Two years of related experience may be substituted for each year of education.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a Government Security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.