Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Subcontracts oversees the full subcontract lifecycle for the Melbourne, Florida business, including strategy development, solicitation, negotiation, award, and management of subcontract cost and schedule. The position supports U.S. Federal Government, commercial, international government, and defense customers, and manages varied subcontract types to mitigate risk and align with company goals. The work includes acquisition strategy, statements of work, proposal development, source selection, negotiations, subcontract documentation, supplier performance, technical collaboration, change and risk management, government property, transportation, invoice processing, and payment. The role also supports business development by negotiating agreements, assessing prospective bidders’ risks and capabilities, and assisting with audits. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Specialist leads assigned subcontract organizations or programs, guides Subcontracts Administrators and Managers, oversees supply chain metrics and proposals, and advises senior management. The role works closely with engineering, the Program Management Office, and Contracts to develop acquisition strategies and support proposal activities from capture through execution. Some travel may be required. The work schedule is a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of contract types, government proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, and program management.
In-depth understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements, prime contract flow-downs, International Trade Compliance, and supply chain strategies.
Some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in Program Management and/or Subcontracts.
Experience in one or more of Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Legal and Government compliance, or Finance.
Coursework or practical experience demonstrating business acumen, compliance, legal knowledge, negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and strategy development and execution.
High proficiency with the MS Office suite, including Outlook and Excel.
Proficiency with MRP systems.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritize, and multitask.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent communication skills, commitment to quality, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, and adaptability.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and program teams.
Self-starter and team player.
DoD contract experience.
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.
Experience managing complex hardware, software, complex services, and follow-on or production subcontracts.
Lean Six Sigma experience.
Experience as a Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts, managing budgets and sales forecasting.
Program Management skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert across Supply Chain and communicate with functional organizations and executive leadership.
Lead assigned subcontract organizations or programs and guide Subcontracts Administrators and Managers.
Oversee supply chain activities, including metrics, KPIs, proposals, and cost-saving initiatives, and advise senior management.
Manage supplier performance to meet schedule and cost targets, collaborating with engineering on technical subcontractor management.
Review technical Statements of Work to ensure requirements are clear and unambiguous.
Develop strategic acquisition solutions from capture through execution in collaboration with the PMO and Contracts, mitigating risks.
Support proposal activities, develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) estimates for Subcontract Management labor, and align with Supply Chain proposals after prime contract award.
Manage subcontract lifecycle activities, including strategy, solicitation, source selection, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, and subcontract documentation.
Perform change and risk management and handle government property, transportation, invoice processing, and payment.
Support business development by negotiating agreements and evaluating prospective bidders’ risks and capabilities.
Assist with audits.
Manage subcontractor relationships and program risks using advanced negotiation skills.