Lead, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is looking for a Lead, Subcontracts based in Malabar, FL. The successful candidate will manage the entire life-cycle of subcontracts, which includes sourcing, negotiation, and administration across various customer segments including government and commercial.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree along with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree with 7 years of experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex subcontracts are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Graduate degree and 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall life-cycle of a subcontract from sourcing to closeout.
• Collaborate on acquisition strategy and sourcing.
• Support business development activities on new pursuits and proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Security Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Title

Lead, Subcontracts

Job Code

37972

Job Location

Malabar, FL

Job Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

The Subcontracts Manager (SCM) is responsible for the overall life‑cycle of a subcontract, from the initial sourcing and acquisition strategy development, through the solicitation, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution and closeout steps. Subcontracts at L3Harris cover a variety of customer segments including U.S. Federal Government, Commercial, International Governments, International Commercial, and Defense, both domestic and international. L3Harris Subcontracts is an incredibly diverse landscape of technologies, products and services for development articles, production, technical & professional services requirements. Subcontracts leverages the variety of subcontract types (e.g., fixed‑price, cost reimbursement, time & material, labor hour, etc.) to best manage risk for both L3Harris and our customers. Typical management and administrative responsibilities include collaboration on the acquisition strategy and sourcing, development of the subcontract requirements (i.e. SOW development), generation of the solicitation / request for proposal, source selection, negotiation (price, schedule, technical, terms & conditions), establishment of the official subcontracts file and its required documentation, management of supplier cost, schedule performance and collaboration with engineering on the technical management of the subcontractor. Other duties include change management, risk management, management of customer / government owned property, transportation and delivery, invoice processing / acceptance of articles / work performed and payment. Subcontracts also supports business development activities on new pursuits and proposals, by initiating the Subcontract Process from the beginning steps of negotiating non‑disclosure and/or teaming agreements and performing the appropriate due diligence on potential bidders in terms of supplier risk, financial stability, technical capability and quality management system assessments. Subcontracts support government, customer and internal audits as required.

Essential Functions

• Works independently and manages complex work to support organizational needs.
• Able to lead, mentor, and provide coaching and training to employees in Supply Chain and outside the Supply Chain organization.
• Interacts as a functional representative/subject matter expert internally with Leadership.
• Familiar with functional processes, policies and procedures. Interacts with external customers and auditors to provide information.
• Provides subject matter expertise and advises Division level organization as required by internal and external audits.
• Subject Matter Expert with advanced skills to communicate effectively across Supply Chain, other functional organizations, executive leadership and a wide array of professional levels and functions.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

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.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with the ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Possess excellent communication skills, quality commitment, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills and be adaptable.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and program teams.
• Be a self‑starter and team player.
• Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow‑on/production subcontracts.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.