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
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
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
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
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