Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3HHCM20•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Lead the full subcontract acquisition process from proposal through program execution, including requirements definition, RFPs, negotiations, compliance, and close-out. Manage subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance while ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and affordability. Develop and maintain supplier relationships, drive performance improvements, and provide accurate status updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to travel to supplier facilities approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in MS Office (including Outlook) and MRP systems.
Self-starter and team player with a commitment to quality and customer focus.
Experienced with DoD contracts, FAR/DFAR/ITAR compliance, and managing complex subcontracts (hardware, software, services, production).
Skilled in budget management, sales forecasting, and Cost Account Management for subcontracts.
Lean Six Sigma experience.
Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations, compliance requirements, and Earned Value Management processes.
Skilled in budget management, variance analysis, and generating spending plans, forecasts, and reports.
Comprehensive knowledge of subcontract management processes; able to work independently with minimal oversight.
Proven experience managing supplier performance on Cost-Type contracts, including technical scope, schedule, and cost.
Supports strategic initiatives, including Small Business programs; operates with urgency under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution with minimal oversight.
This acquisition process includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization, cost and price analysis, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-out.
Responsible for managing and driving Subcontractor cost, schedule and technical performance on various types of Subcontracts, including Cost-Type Subcontracts.
Ensure L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability.
Draft and negotiate complex Subcontract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Establish major contractual milestones, such as preliminary and critical reviews and other contractual schedule goals.
Apply ingenuity and innovation to develop solutions to complex subcontract problems and identify areas for performance improvement and cost reduction.
Responsible for initiating and tracking closure of corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary.
Develop and maintain working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
Provide timely and accurate subcontract status to L3Harris Management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance are met.