Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Subcontracts Specialist manages the full lifecycle of subcontracts, from sourcing and acquisition strategy through solicitation, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution, and closeout. The role uses a range of subcontract types, including fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and labor-hour arrangements, to manage risk for L3Harris and its customers. The Specialist collaborates on acquisition strategy and sourcing; develops subcontract requirements and statements of work; prepares solicitations and requests for proposals; supports source selection and negotiations; maintains official subcontract files and required documentation; monitors supplier cost and schedule performance; and works with Engineering on subcontractor technical management. The position also supports cross-functional teams and business development activities for pursuits and proposals, including nondisclosure or teaming agreements and due diligence on prospective bidders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, at least 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of project management.
TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
Ability to work independently with medium to minimal guidance.
Proficiency with MRP systems.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and 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.
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.
Experience managing complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services, and follow-on or production subcontracts.
U.S. Government contract experience.
Knowledge of contract types such as FFP, cost reimbursement, T&M, CPFF, and CPIF.
Negotiation skills, subcontractor management, and program risk management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUP), Word, and PowerPoint, as well as MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Support requests and inquiries from Contracts, Program Management, Business Development, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Operations, Logistics, International Trade Compliance, Regulatory Government Compliance, Accounts Payable, Property Management, and other functions.
Support business development activities for new pursuits and proposals by initiating the subcontract process, negotiating nondisclosure and/or teaming agreements, and conducting due diligence on potential bidders, including supplier risk, financial stability, technical capability, and quality management system assessments.
Review technical statements of work, understand the work scope, and hold other functions accountable for providing clarity and eliminating ambiguity in statements of work and technical requirements.
Manage subcontract lifecycle activities, including sourcing, acquisition strategy, solicitation, source selection, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution, and closeout.
Negotiate price, schedule, technical matters, and terms and conditions; negotiate legal documents such as NDAs and teaming agreements based on assigned signature authority.
Establish and maintain official subcontract files and required documentation.
Monitor supplier cost and schedule performance and collaborate with Engineering on subcontractor technical management.
Prepare purchase order and subcontract compliant packages as required.