Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

8d•$79,500 - $147,500

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Subcontracts manages the end-to-end subcontract lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact between suppliers and program teams and providing contractual direction. The role covers sourcing, solicitation, fact-finding, documentation, negotiations, cost and price analysis, subcontract execution, administration, and closeout. It implements strategic sourcing plans, evaluates and mitigates supplier risks, and defines subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services. The role develops bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, evaluates proposals, recommends suppliers, negotiates and awards subcontracts, oversees supplier performance, and coordinates contract modifications. It works closely with contract administration and purchasing teams to develop and refine subcontract policies and procedures. The Specialist may sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within their authority and uses appropriate evaluation methods and criteria to meet business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of prior experience, or a graduate degree and 4 years of prior experience; in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in government and commercial contracting/subcontracting, including managing supplier technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk mitigation.
Experience managing moderately complex to complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services, IR&D contracts, special projects, development, and follow-on or production subcontracts.
Experience with firm-fixed-price, firm-price incentive-fee, time-and-material, labor-hour, and cost-reimbursement contract types, including fixed-fee, incentive-fee, or award-fee arrangements.
Knowledge of and experience with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Excellent presentation skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external customers.
High-level attention to detail and dedication to thorough documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Aerospace and defense industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the full subcontract lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, RFP/RFQ issuance, proposal evaluation, negotiations, subcontract award, administration, and closeout.
Manage technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk for assigned suppliers.
Ensure suppliers meet purchase order requirements and develop mitigation plans.
Report on major subcontracts to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
Perform cost/price analysis, develop negotiation strategies, and lead negotiations.
Draft and negotiate subcontracts, letters of subcontract, teaming agreements, long-term agreements, master service agreements, software license agreements, insurance agreements, intellectual property agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other legal matters.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, statements of work, terms and conditions, and risk mitigation strategies with suppliers.
Award contracts and execute contract modifications.
Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery requirements, and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
Support proposal efforts by obtaining supplier quotations, evaluating supplier responses, and developing sourcing recommendations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, CPSR requirements, and applicable procurement procedures.
Maintain subcontract files for internal audits, customer reviews, and DCMA oversight activities.
Identify and execute cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with contract administration and purchasing teams to develop and refine subcontract policies and procedures.