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 for defense and aerospace programs. The role is responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and performance requirements for specialized materials, equipment, and services, and manages the full subcontract lifecycle from acquisition strategy development through solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, post-award administration, and closeout. The position ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, and business requirements. With minimal oversight or direction, the Lead 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 role partners with program management, contracts, engineering, quality, finance, supply chain, and legal to develop strategies, resolve supplier issues, mitigate risk, and support successful outcomes. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 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 analysis and evaluate proposals based on technical, schedule, financial, and performance considerations.
Lead negotiations for subcontract pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, risk allocation, and other business provisions within delegated authority.
Oversee subcontract awards and lifecycle administration, 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, ensuring alignment 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.
May mentor or train less experienced subcontracts professionals and serve as an informal leader.
May lead cross-functional initiatives or represent the subcontracts function at program and management reviews and customer-facing discussions.
May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority.