Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

The Specialist, Subcontracts manages the end-to-end subcontract lifecycle, including solicitations, fact finding, sourcing, documentation, negotiations, cost and price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, subcontract execution, administration, and closeout. The role serves as the main point of contact between suppliers and program teams and provides contractual direction. It implements strategic sourcing plans, assesses and mitigates supplier risks, and defines subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services. The Specialist prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract terms, recommends suppliers, issues awards, oversees subcontract administration, and negotiates and coordinates subcontract modifications. The role works closely with contract administration and purchasing teams to develop and refine subcontract policies and procedures. It may sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within its authority. The position supports program schedules and supply-chain risk mitigation in partnership with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality. It ensures compliance with company policies, customer requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, CPSR requirements, and applicable procurement procedures, and maintains documentation for audits, customer reviews, and DCMA oversight. It also identifies cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvement opportunities, and drafts and negotiates a range of contract vehicles and related legal agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of prior experience; or a 2-year post-secondary/AA degree and 8 years of prior experience; or a graduate degree and 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in government and commercial contracting/subcontracting, including managing supplier performance in 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/production subcontracts.
Experience with Firm-Fixed Price, Firm-Price Incentive Fee, Time and Material, Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursement contract types.
Knowledge of and experience with the UCC, FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and 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.
Perform price and cost analysis to determine fair and reasonable pricing and document procurement decisions in accordance with company procedures.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, statements of work, terms and conditions, and risk mitigation strategies with suppliers.
Prepare and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, modifications, and related contractual documentation.
Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support program schedules, resolve supplier issues, and mitigate supply-chain risks.
Monitor supplier performance for 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 procurement documentation and subcontract files for internal audits, customer reviews, and DCMA oversight activities.
Identify and execute cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvement opportunities.
Draft and negotiate subcontracts, Letters of Subcontract, Teaming Agreements, Long-Term Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Software License Agreements, Insurance Agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other legal matters.
Negotiate and coordinate necessary subcontract modifications.
Collaborate with contract administration and purchasing teams to develop and refine subcontract policies and procedures.