Lead, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies•Montgomery, AL

6d•$95,500 - $205,000•Remote

About The Position

The Lead, Subcontracts operates as a Supplier Program Manager (SPM), leading complex subcontract procurement activities in support of defense and aerospace programs. The role covers cost, schedule, technical, and performance requirements for specialized materials, equipment, and services. It manages the full subcontract lifecycle—from acquisition strategy development, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and award through post-award administration and closeout—while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and business requirements. With minimal oversight or direction, this position serves as a key subcontracts subject matter resource and manages high-value, high-risk, and complex subcontracting efforts that directly affect program execution and customer commitments. The SPM partners with program management, contracts, engineering, quality, finance, supply chain, and legal to develop subcontracting strategies, resolve supplier issues, mitigate risk, and support successful business outcomes in a highly regulated, mission-focused environment. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

Lead subcontract activities for complex and specialized materials, equipment, and services supporting defense and aerospace programs.
Develop and execute subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives, customer requirements, compliance obligations, and business goals.
Prepare and review subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing plans, bid packages, and terms and conditions for complex procurements.
Lead supplier solicitations, conduct bidders’ conferences, manage proposal receipt and evaluation, and support source selection decisions.
Perform cost and price analyses and evaluate proposals across technical, schedule, financial, and performance considerations.
Lead negotiations concerning subcontract pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, risk allocation, and other business provisions within delegated authority.
Oversee subcontract awards and administer subcontracts throughout their lifecycle, including performance management, funding actions, modifications, claims support, and closeout.
Identify, assess, and mitigate subcontractor financial, technical, schedule, quality, and execution risks.
Resolve complex subcontract issues and develop mitigation or recovery plans with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Provide subcontract guidance and strategic support to program teams, aligning work with technical requirements, contractual obligations, and program schedules.
Oversee application of FAR, DFARS, customer flow-downs, and company policies to subcontract actions and supplier management activities.
Support fact-finding, audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments related to subcontracting.
Drive continuous improvement of subcontract policies, procedures, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance.
May mentor or train less experienced subcontracts professionals or act as an informal leader.
May lead cross-functional initiatives or represent the subcontracts function in program reviews, management reviews, and customer-facing discussions.
May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority.