Lead, Subcontracts

L3Harris•Wilmington, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead all aspects of the subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through program award and execution with minimal oversight. The process includes requirements definition, Statements of Work and Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization, cost and price analysis, file documentation, compliance with internal and Government procurement regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and subcontract close-out. Manage and drive subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance across various subcontract types, including cost-type subcontracts. Help ensure L3Harris and customer objectives for on-time delivery, quality, and affordability are achieved. Draft and negotiate complex subcontract vehicles, establish contractual milestones and schedule goals, and develop solutions to complex subcontract problems while identifying performance improvements and cost reductions. Initiate and track supplier corrective actions when needed, maintain working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners, provide accurate subcontract status to management and stakeholders, and ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance are met.

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.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Subcontract Management Process Flow.
Ability to manage supplier performance on cost-type contracts across technical scope, schedule, and cost.
Ability to work with urgency and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to manage program budgets and explain monthly performance variances.
Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
Ability to generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel periodically to supplier facilities.

Nice To Haves

High proficiency with the MS Office suite, including Outlook.
Proficiency with MRP systems.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritize, and multitask.
Excellent communication skills, commitment to quality, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, and adaptability.
DoD contract experience.
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.
Experience managing complex hardware, software, and services subcontracts, including follow-on and production subcontracts.
Lean Six Sigma experience.
Experience as a Cost Account Manager for subcontracts, managing budgets and sales forecasting.
Experience with Earned Value Management processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the subcontract acquisition process from proposal through program award and execution.
Define requirements and generate Statements of Work and Requests for Proposals.
Conduct proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, definitization, and cost and price analysis.
Document subcontract files and ensure compliance with internal and Government procurement regulations, including FAR, DFAR, DPAS, and CPSR requirements.
Manage change activity, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and subcontract close-out.
Manage supplier performance on cost-type contracts, including technical scope, schedule, and cost.
Drive subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance and support on-time delivery, quality, and affordability objectives.
Draft and negotiate complex subcontracts, letter subcontracts, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Establish contractual milestones, including preliminary and critical reviews, and other schedule goals.
Develop solutions to complex subcontract problems and identify performance improvements and cost reductions.
Initiate and track supplier corrective actions when necessary.
Develop and maintain working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
Provide timely and accurate subcontract status to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance goals are met.
Manage program budgets, explain monthly performance variances, and generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports.
Support Small Business Initiatives and follow strategic direction from program and functional leadership.
Travel periodically to supplier facilities.