Subcontracts Administrator, Sr.

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Summary:

Responsible for the management and administration of major subcontracts involving Ts and Cs, financial, technical, and cost type contract requirements.  Provides support to other subcontract administrators within the department in resolving negotiations, contractual and/or financial issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Acts as central focal point for all subcontracts related correspondence, and gives direction to subcontractors.
• Reports accurately and timely all subcontractor issues to management recommending solutions to problems.
• Initiates discussion with the subcontractor upon receipt of any correspondence that requires clarification or is deemed to be non-responsive.
• Distributes and acts upon all subcontractor inquiries and/or issues.  Insures that all subcontractor issues are fully understood and communicated to the program team.
• Ensures immediate distribution of all subcontractor correspondence to the applicable cognizant IPT member (i.e. engineering, program, finance, security, ILS, CDM) for appropriate and timely review and comment.
• Attends all subcontract/program telecoms, meetings, reviews, etc.  Records action items with suspense dates and follows up for timely responses.  Provides responses to subcontractors in a timely manner understanding all issues and works toward rapid closure.
• Develops Request For Proposals, assists in the development of Statements of Work, reviews and evaluates subcontractor proposals for compliance and responsiveness.  Coordinates fact-finding and negotiating team.  Generates and distributes evaluation fact-finding results.  Leads the team in developing negotiation strategy, identifying cost/scope reduction opportunities, and in developing the negotiation target range.
• Evaluates source of supply as part of survey team that consists of Engineering, Quality Control, Manufacturing Engineering and Finance representatives, as required.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts understanding fully the extent of the prime contract terms and conditions and what aspects thereof affect the subcontractors.  Ensures that the subcontractor accepts no less risk than Telephonics has with the prime contract requirements.
• Manages, administers, monitors and controls the subcontractor to ensure compliance with all subcontract requirements, i.e. price, schedule, technical in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensures that any change in subcontractor direction with regard to schedule, cost and technical requirements is supported by written direction with applicable authorization.
• Prepares subcontract documentation and justification in accordance with TC Standard Operating Procedures and government regulations.
• Monitor and manage subcontract and financial requirements to ensure timely performance.
• Continually reviews updates to FAR and International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITARS).
• Occasional travel requiring overnight stays may be required. Airline travel must be acceptable.
• Performs other duties at the direction of the Manager of Subcontracts and/or the Director of Subcontracts.

Skills:

• Bachelors Degree from a four year college or university preferred
• 7-10 years related experience and/or training combination of education and experience
• Computer ligerate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of FAR/ITAR
• Understanding and knowledge of negotiating contractual terms and conditions of contracts
• Cost/price analysis
• Price rationale supporting justification
• Excellent oral and written communication

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Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.