Lead, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs, Wilmington (CO, MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Colorado is seeking a Lead, Subcontracts to manage end-to-end subcontract acquisitions for defense programs. You will craft Statements of Work, RFPs, and negotiations, while ensuring regulatory compliance and performance against schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates have extensive subcontract management experience in DoD environments, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and EVMS processes.

Qualifications

• Must have broad knowledge of subcontract management in defense or Government contracting.
• Experience with DoD contract rules and ITAR compliance preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of subcontract acquisition from proposal to award and execution.
• Develop Statements of Work, RFPs, evaluations, and source selections with compliance to regulations.
• Manage subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance across contracts.
• Draft complex subcontract vehicles including NDAs and teaming agreements.
• Ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets; track EVMS and budgets.

Skills

Subcontract management

MS Office

FAR/DFARSITAR knowledge

Cost accounting / EVMS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Graduate Degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

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: Lead, Subcontracts

Job Code: 46811

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

• Lead allaspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution with minimal oversight.
• This acquisition process includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requestsfor Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization, cost and price analysis, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoiceapprovals, disputeresolution and subcontract close-out.
• Responsible for managing and driving Subcontractor cost, schedule and technical performance on various types of Subcontracts, including Cost-Type Subcontracts.
• Ensure L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability.
• Draft and negotiate complex Subcontract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Establish major contractual milestones, such as preliminary and critical reviews and other contractual schedule goals.
• Applyingenuity andinnovation to develop solutions to complex subcontractproblems and identify areas for performance improvement and cost reduction.
• Responsible for initiating and tracking closure of corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Providetimely and accurate subcontract status toL3Harris Management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance are met.

Essential Functions

• Motivated self-starter who has comprehensive knowledge of the Subcontract Management Process Flow.
• Manage supplier performance on Cost-Type contracts in the areas oftechnical scope, schedule, and cost.
• Operate with sense of urgency and within tight deadlines.
• Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.
• Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
• Support Small Business Initiatives.
• Ability to generate spending plans, payment forecasts,and variance reports.
• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to travel to supplier facilities periodically.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools, including Outlook.
• Proficient with MRP systems.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Possess excellent communication skills, quality commitment, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills and be adaptable.
• DoD contract experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontracts.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting.
• Experience with Earned Value Management processes.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $110,500 - $205,000 the salary range for this role in Colorado is $95,500 - $177,500 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close Septemeber 28th.

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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.

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