Lead Subcontracts 1

L3Harris Technologies; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead, Subcontracts to guide acquisition activities from proposal through award and execution. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance while ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and affordability in a cross‑functional team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or graduate degree with extensive relevant experience, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong communication skills. Domestic/international travel up to 20% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of related experience; Graduate Degree with 7+ years; in lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years’ experience writing, issuing, and negotiating RFPs, NDAs, and subcontracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Navigate tactical issues with autonomy, while consulting with leadership on strategic program matters as needed.
• Work with multiple functions to identify risks and opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
• Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.
• Generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports.
• Navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance; International experience (DCS/FMS).
• Support Small Business Initiatives.
• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.
• Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance are met.
• Establish and implement program plans in compliance with specs, requirements, costs and schedules.
• Travel up to 20% may be required.

Skills

RFPs NDAs

DoD clearance

Communication skills

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Title: Subcontracts, Lead

Job Location

Camden, NJ or Herndon, VA or Norfolk, VA or Anaheim, CA or Melbourne, FL

Schedule

9/80

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Subcontracts as it continues to develop and establish a foothold in the rapidly growing market space for Maritime Integration. The Subcontracts Lead is an integral member of the cross‑functional team, responsible for supporting Subcontract acquisition activities from the proposal stage through Program award and execution. The acquisition value stream includes requirements definition, sourcing, negotiation and definitization, acceptance and subcontract close‑out. The role will also be responsible for managing subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance, and ensuring L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved including on‑time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability with the ability to monitor & assess project issues and develop mechanisms & resolutions to meet goals.

Essential Functions

• Navigate tactical issues with a high degree of autonomy, while consulting with leadership on matters of strategic program importance as needed.
• Work proactively and directly with multiple functions to identify risks and opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions.
• Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.
• Generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports.
• Navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance; International experience (DCS/FMS).
• Support Small Business Initiatives.
• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.
• Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance is met.
• Establish and implement program plans in compliance with specifications, performance requirements, costs and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas such as Contracts to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
• Domestic/International travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

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.
• 3+ years’ experience writing, issuing, and negotiating RFPs, NDAs, and subcontracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow‑on/production subcontracts.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• CFCM Certification.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self‑starter well versed in the Subcontracts Process flow.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $95,500-205,000. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.