Austin Jennings
Dallas
Summary
Accomplished Manager with a proven track record at Cubic Defense Applications, adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Expert in managing multimillion-dollar defense contracts, achieving significant operational cost reductions while enhancing team performance. Skilled in negotiation and complex problem-solving, ensuring project success and financial optimization. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Subcontract Management
Cubic Defense Applications
San Diego, CA (Remote)
07.2022 - Current
- Managed a team of subcontract managers responsible for overseeing the defense subcontractor portfolio for air and ground training solutions, representing an annual spend of approximately $70M.
- Effectively handled end-to-end procurement tasks involving solicitation issuance, proposal evaluation, price/cost analysis preparation, pricing negotiation,and subcontract award management for services,hardware,and software contracts.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Project Engineering, Senior
Lockheed Martin, MFC
Grand Prairie, TX
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed schedules and built full up proposals for the PAC-3 Evolutionary Development Program, while gathering and constructing BOEs for multiple critical development initiatives.
- Enhanced team collaboration for successful project outcomes with regular meetings and progress updates.
- Balanced multiple simultaneous project deadlines without compromising the quality or timeliness of deliverables.
Subcontract Management, Senior
Lockheed Martin, MFC
Grand Prairie, TX
04.2019 - 05.2021
- As Subcontract Management Team Lead for International Production Team, successfully led a cross-functional team in delivering compliant hardware on time while maintaining seamless communication with a foreign supplier.
- Led efforts in establishing a new source for PAC-3 program to keep up with increasing capacities.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring payment schedules closely and negotiating advantageous payment terms with suppliers when necessary.
Project Management and Planning Operations Rep
Lockheed Martin, MFC
Grand Prairie, TX
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed procurement and supplier supervision for program hardware, overseeing qualification activities for 150 unique part numbers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members for seamless collaboration and successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of operations activity, enabling data-driven decisionmaking.
Education
BBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Negotiation
- FAR/DFAR Experience
- Commercial and Federal Acquisitions
Timeline
Manager - Subcontract Management
Cubic Defense Applications
07.2022 - Current
Project Engineering, Senior
Lockheed Martin, MFC
05.2021 - 07.2022
Subcontract Management, Senior
Lockheed Martin, MFC
04.2019 - 05.2021
Project Management and Planning Operations Rep
Lockheed Martin, MFC
05.2015 - 04.2019
BBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Oklahoma