Sr Specialist, Subcontracts

Harris Geospatial Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts in Bristol, PA. You will lead cradle-to-grave subcontract management, coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS. This role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Join a fast-paced defense environment to drive supplier performance, cost savings, and program success across development and production efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 6 years of relevant experience; graduate degree with at least 4 years of related experience
• Experience in supplier negotiations and administering subcontracts (4 years minimum)
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CPSR and government procurement regulations
• Experience managing complex procurements from solicitation to closeout

Responsibilities

• Lead full subcontract lifecycle from sourcing strategy to closeout
• Perform price and cost analysis to ensure fair pricing
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms with suppliers
• Prepare and administer purchase orders and subcontract documents
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support schedules and mitigate risks
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions
• Support proposal activities with supplier quotations and sourcing recommendations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures
• Maintain procurement documentation for audits and reviews
• Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate degree

Tools

InforLN

SAP

Costpoint

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Code: 43524

Job Location: Bristol, PA - onsite

Job Schedule: 9/80; Off every other Friday

Job Description:

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4 years experience conducting supplier negotiations and administering subcontract agreements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CPSR requirements, and government procurement regulations.
• Experience managing complex procurements from solicitation through contract closeout.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
• 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.

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