Job Title: Principal, Subcontracts (Supply Chain Advisor)

Job Code: 37931

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL;

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Advisor serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), enabling more efficient and effective resolution of contractual and compliance-related matters. This role provides advisory support to ensure appropriate escalation of issues, improve the quality and consistency of submissions to OGC, and reduce unnecessary legal involvement where matters can be resolved within Supply Chain. This role will, within policy and procedural limits, advise purchasing professionals and program managers on subcontract matters such as warranty interpretation, limitation of liability, termination for convenience or default, indemnification, and other subcontract terms and risks.

The role will also advise on novations/assignments, software licensing for Commercial and Free and Open-Source Software, basic intellectual property provisions, teaming agreements and other collaborative agreements, proprietary information agreements, and other agreement types. The position requires deep expertise in terms and conditions, strong understanding of Supply Chain processes, and the ability to translate complex contractual concepts into clear, actionable guidance. This role operates in a highly collaborative environment and relies on influence rather than authority to drive alignment across the Segment.

Essential Functions:

Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and OGC for contractual and compliance-related matters
Provide guidance on when escalation to OGC is required based on established policies
Review and refine submissions to OGC to ensure clarity, completeness, and appropriate context
Identify opportunities to resolve issues within Supply Chain, reducing unnecessary legal escalation
Support tracking and visibility of matters routed to OGC
Partner closely with OGC to facilitate timely resolution of issues
Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain personnel on contractual matters and best practices
Promote consistent application of policies related to OGC engagement across the segment
Develop templates, playbooks, and standardized processes in coordination with Counsel
Assist with maintenance of business process and policies, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements and laws/regulations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in legal, pre-law, supply chain, or related field) and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in A&D or regulated industries
Experience with US Government (FAR/DFARS) contract procurement process, contracts/licenses, Other Transaction Authority, and/or commercial contracts drafting and negotiations.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and contractual risk considerations
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and work across a matrixed organization

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret contractual clauses (cybersecurity, warranty, indemnity, liability, IP, termination) within scope of delegation and boundaries defined by policy/procedure
Ability to balance risk, compliance, and business objectives
Experience developing or improving processes for escalation and decision-making

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