Senior Specialist, Subcontracts (Melbourne)

L3Harris Technologies•Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to negotiate and manage subcontractors, analyze supplier proposals, perform price and cost analysis, create and maintain CPSR-compliant procurement files, support proposals, resolve procurement roadblocks, report status to upper management and customers, and make independent decisions that contribute to program success. The role works with multiple functional departments and has high organizational visibility, supporting complex subcontracts for national defense. The position administers commercial subcontracts from pre-award through closeout, covering FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ, and OTA-related agreements. It leads solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, modification, and closeout for high-value and high-risk programs; develops and negotiates SOWs, pricing structures, milestone schedules, and subcontract terms; and documents price and cost analysis. The role monitors subcontractor performance, reviews invoices, maintains audit-ready files, supports audits, and provides technical guidance to junior staff. Travel to key suppliers is part of the role, including bi-annual and site reviews and strategic partnership management. Experience across New Product Introduction, Production, and End of Life product life cycles is also relevant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 5 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Ability to travel 10% to West Coast and Midwest suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Good financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and earned value or similar program performance management tools experience.
Experience procuring electronic equipment, preferably major subassemblies.
Ability to work in ambiguous environments and manage competing priorities.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Contracting knowledge and experience.
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.
Experience with New Product Introduction, Production, and End of Life product life cycles.

Responsibilities

Administer commercial subcontracts from pre-award through closeout, including FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ, and OTA-related agreements, in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and prime contract requirements.
Lead subcontract solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, modification, and closeout activities for high-value and high-risk programs.
Develop and negotiate Statements of Work, pricing structures, milestone schedules, and subcontract terms and conditions.
Perform and document price and cost analysis, determine price reasonableness, and support TINA and cost allowability compliance.
Ensure subcontract files are CPSR-compliant, complete, and audit-ready; support DCMA CPSR, SPCR, and DCAA audits as required.
Monitor subcontractor cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance, and lead resolution of performance, delivery, and compliance issues.
Review and approve subcontractor invoices for allowable, allocable, reasonable, and contractually compliant costs.
Participate in supplier meetings, program reviews, MRBs, and executive briefings as required.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership to junior subcontract administrators and buyers.
Travel to key suppliers to conduct bi-annual reviews and site reviews and manage strategic partnerships.
Report status to upper management and customers and support proposals and resolution of procurement roadblocks.