Director, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies; Plano (AL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Director of Subcontracts to lead the strategic direction for subcontract and supply chain program management across SMS. This role demands deep technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong leadership to influence executive decisions and establish scalable, compliant processes.

The position oversees six business sectors, drives capability development, and standardizes frameworks for improved performance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Requires 15+ years of related experience with Bachelor’s, or 13+ with Graduate Degree, or 19+ without degree.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and government contracting regulations.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive Subcontracts and SCPM excellence across SMS to improve program performance.
• Lead segment-wide SCPM and Subcontracts strategy across 6 business sectors.
• Standardize policies, processes, and tools to boost efficiency and consistency.
• Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and development programs.
• Enable cross-functional collaboration and align roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with supply chain leadership and functional peers.
• Implement a Supply Chain Risk Based Framework across the segment.
• Report and influence KPIs to mature subcontract and SCPM practices.
• Drive accountability for process adherence across sectors.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Supply chain program management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Graduate Degree in related field

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: Director, Subcontracts

Job Code: 40608

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for a leader recognized as an external and internal expert in subcontract management and supply chain program management, a thought leader with deep and substantive technical expertise as well as advanced business knowledge and leadership capabilities. This leader will communicate with contacts inside and outside of the organization on matters of strategic importance to influence executive leadership on new concepts, practices, and approaches. They will both define and execute the strategy for the subcontract and supply chain program management functions, establishing overall direction for new processes, systems, and solutions across the SMS segment spanning 6 business sectors: Space Systems, Intelligence & Cyber, Airborne Solutions, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Maritime, and Mission Networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Subcontracts and Supply Chain Program Management Excellence across SMS by strengthening capabilities and talent to produce improved supply chain program performance.
• Lead segment-wide strategy for SCPM and Subcontracts, strengthening capability, governance, and performance across 6 business sectors.
• Standardize and optimize policies, processes, and tools - establish consistent frameworks, best practices, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build organizational capability by establishing processes, rigor, and adherence to enable predictable and repeatable execution.
• Drive functional upskilling - advanced workforce expertise through targeted training, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Define and implement training roadmaps and career development frameworks for subcontract and supply chain program management employees.
• Enable cross-functional and cross-business area collaboration - align functional roadmap with stakeholder priorities, ensuring unified direction across the enterprise.
• Manage relationships with supply chain leadership and functional peers.
• Implement Supply Chain Risk Based Framework across the segment.
• Understand, report, and influence applicable KPIs to drive subcontract and supply chain program management maturity.
• Drive accountability into Sector, Division, and Team key process adherence.

Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with:
  • FAR/DFARS and government contracting regulations
  • Subcontract negotiation, administration, and closeout processes
  • Supply chain program management methodologies and best practices
  • Risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies
  • Cost/price analysis and should-cost modeling
  • Supplier relationship management and performance evaluation
  • Program and project management methodologies and tools
  • Change management and organizational transformation

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Aerospace and defense industry knowledge
• Understanding of prime contractor responsibilities and flow-down requirements
• Knowledge of export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Government property management and compliance
• Proposal development and capture strategies
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.