Subcontracts Senior Specialist

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Gates, NY

4d•$79,500 - $147,500•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, and collaborative leader with a passion for driving program success? We’re looking for a high-impact professional to lead the full subcontract acquisition lifecycle — from early proposal development through program award, execution, and close-out. In this role, you’ll be at the center of mission-critical work, shaping subcontract strategies, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance align with program and customer expectations. You’ll play a key role in delivering on-time, high-quality, and affordable solutions while helping to drive business growth and operational excellence. This position is located in Rochester, NY L3Harris in New York. This is more than a subcontract management role — it’s an opportunity to influence critical business outcomes, lead complex negotiations, and shape supplier strategies that directly impact program success. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, engage with key partners, and help deliver solutions that matter. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a visible impact across programs and partnerships, this role offers the opportunity to do just that.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
4 years of experience in subcontracts management or procurement

Nice To Haves

Motivated self-starter versed in the subcontract process flow and managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost
Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations, and internal procedures for compliance
Previous work experience in a fast-paced, continuous-change integration environment
Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software
Knowledge of and experience with DFARS, MMAS, SOX, and CAS requirements, as well as ITAR and EAR regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, or Business preferred
Experience in negotiating complex terms and conditions
Experience in government and commercial contracting/subcontracting managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk mitigation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience as Cost Account Manager for subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the subcontract acquisition process, from proposal support through award, execution, and close-out
Develop acquisition requirements, Statements of Work, Requests for Proposals, evaluation criteria, and source selection strategies
Drive negotiations and definitization of subcontract agreements, including subcontracts, letter subcontracts, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
Ensure full compliance with internal policies and government procurement regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and CPSR requirements
Manage subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives to ensure successful program outcomes
Monitor project health through budgets, forecasts, EVMS, and status reporting, while supporting baseline-driven execution and effective change management
Build, strengthen, and manage strategic supplier relationships that support program goals, customer satisfaction, and corporate growth
Partner closely with Engineering, Program teams, Commodity Managers, and Suppliers to optimize the supply base and achieve the best total acquisition cost
Oversee key contractual milestones, including major design and program reviews, while assessing supplier capacity and capability to meet commitments
Take proactive action to resolve supplier performance issues, drive corrective actions, and prevent cost overruns or schedule delays
Maintain regular onsite collaboration with Program and Engineering teams to address vendor issues, support delivery execution, and keep programs moving forward
Communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions, including Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Development
Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance
Support small business initiatives
Generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports
Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership
Lead risk identification, mitigation, and escalation processes
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
Travel to customer and supplier (35%–50%)