Lead, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Subcontract Manager to lead end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for complex RF system subcontracts. This role supports compliance with FAR/DFARS, manages supplier performance, and coordinates with program teams to align on technical scope, schedule, and cost.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in DoD programs, negotiation of terms, and experience across development, production, and post-production lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 9+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; or 13+ years without a degree.
• 5 years negotiating cost elements, price, schedule and terms & conditions.
• 5 years with various DoD program lifecycles (development, production, post-production).

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance in technical scope, schedule, and cost and generate scorecards.
• Apply project management expertise to complex RF system subcontracts.
• Cost Account Manager for key subcontractors, handling Earned Value and variance reporting.
• Navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
• Lead negotiations and develop negotiation strategies.
• Communicate with program teams and suppliers to ensure alignment and on-time closeout.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

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 Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

The Subcontract Manager is an essential member of the L3Harris Supply Chain Management team. The Subcontract Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end acquisition lifecycle of subcontracts. This acquisition lifecycle includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of requests for proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization and file documentation. The Subcontract Manager plays a key role in ensuring compliance to internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and subcontract close-out. The Subcontract Manager is the main point of contact between suppliers and program teams and provides all contractual direction.

Essential Functions

• Manage supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost and generate scorecards.
• Apply expertise in project management in managing complex, sole sourced, custom RF system purchases or development subcontracts.
• Cost Account Manager for key subcontractors managing Supplier Earned Value Reporting and variance reporting.
• Navigate and apply FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
• Follow strategic direction set by program and functional leadership.
• Supply market analysis, solicitations, fact-finding & source selection.
• Manage and report subcontract status to leadership teams
• Perform Cost/Price Analysis, develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations.
• Motivated self-starter well versed in the Purchasing and Subcontract Process Flow.
• Experience executing and managing multiple contract types.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 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.
• 5 years experience negotiating cost elements, price, schedule and terms & conditions
• 5 years experience with various DoD Program lifecycles. (development, production, post-production)

Preferred Additional Skills

• Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel :30% of the time
• Practical knowledge of project management.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.

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.

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