Subcontracts, Specialist

L3Harris•San Diego, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for the cradle-to-grave management of complex subcontract and procurement activities supporting development, production, and proposal efforts. This position serves as a key business partner to Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance organizations to ensure supplier performance, contractual compliance, and program execution objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will independently manage competitive and sole-source procurements, conduct supplier negotiations, administer subcontract agreements, and support proposal and production activities in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment.

Requirements

Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex procurements from solicitation through contract closeout
Experience conducting supplier negotiations and administering subcontract agreements
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CPSR requirements, and government procurement regulations
Experience supporting both development and production programs
Experience performing proposal evaluations, price analysis, and source selections
Familiarity with ERP systems such as InforLN, SAP, Costpoint, or similar procurement platforms
Experience managing supplier performance, resolving supply chain risks, and leading cross-functional supplier engagements
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers to achieve program objectives

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 related to 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 to support internal audits, customer reviews, and DCMA oversight activities
Identify and execute cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvement opportunities
Support supplier relationship management activities, business reviews, and strategic sourcing initiatives