Subcontracts Specialist

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Description

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science, exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

If Selected, You Will

• Oversee the end-to-end subcontracting process, including solicitation, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Evaluate and select subcontractors based on performance, capabilities, and cost competitiveness.
• Initiate and manage subcontracts documents primarily in a FFP (Firm Fixed Price), T&M (Time & Materials) environment, professional services agreements with compensation plans, and negotiate T's & C's (Terms & Conditions) including payment plans on high-value procurements.
• Collaborate with the business development team to provide subcontracting support for new business proposals, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company objectives.
• Contribute to the development of proposal strategies and pricing models.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with subcontracting activities and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and market conditions to anticipate and address potential challenges.
• Conduct negotiations with subcontractors to establish favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, and performance metrics.
• Ensure that subcontract agreements align with the company's legal and financial standards.
• Foster strong relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Resolve disputes and issues with subcontractors in a timely and professional manner.
• Initiate and / or review / administer NDA's, Teaming Agreements & Joint Ventures, while supporting the Supply Chain and Contracts Teams in a Commercial, FAR and DFAR environment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies in subcontracting activities.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for all subcontracting transactions.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against established metrics and take corrective actions as needed.
• Provide regular status reports to leadership on subcontracting activities.

Qualifications

US EEO Statement

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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