Lead Subcontracts Strategist for Defense Programs

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts to lead complex subcontract procurement for defense programs, owning the full lifecycle from strategy to closeout.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with 6+ or 4+ years of related experience (or 10 years without a degree) and possesses strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, SOW development, and negotiation skills. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience; or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related subcontracts experience.
• Or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related subcontracts experience.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other government contracting environments.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and subcontract flow-down requirements.
• Experience developing statements of work, requests for proposal, and subcontract terms and conditions for complex materials, hardware, software, or services.
• Familiarity with cost analysis, price analysis, negotiation strategy development, and subcontractor risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience administering cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, time-and-materials, and other subcontract types.

Responsibilities

• Leads subcontract activities for complex and specialized materials, equipment, and services in support of defense and aerospace programs.
• Develops and executes subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives, customer requirements, compliance obligations, and business goals.
• Prepares and reviews subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing plans, bid packages, and terms and conditions for complex procurements.
• Leads supplier solicitation activities, conducts bidders’ conferences, manages proposal receipt and evaluation, and supports source selection decisions.
• Performs detailed cost analysis, price analysis, and overall proposal evaluation based on technical, schedule, financial, and performance considerations.
• Leads negotiations for subcontract pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, risk allocation, and other business provisions within delegated authority.
• Issues subcontract awards and administers subcontracts through the full lifecycle, including performance management, funding actions, modifications, claims support, and closeout.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates subcontractor risk, including financial, technical, schedule, quality, and execution risk.
• Resolves complex subcontract issues and develops mitigation or recovery plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Provides subcontract guidance and strategic support to program teams, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, contractual obligations, and program schedules.
• Ensures subcontract files, documentation, systems, and records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Interprets and applies FAR, DFARS, customer flow-downs, and company policies to subcontract actions and supplier management activities.
• Supports fact-finding, audit activity, internal reviews, and compliance assessments related to subcontracting activity.
• Drives continuous improvement of subcontract policies, procedures, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance.
• May serve as a mentor, trainer, or informal leader to less experienced subcontracts professionals.
• May lead cross-functional initiatives or represent the subcontracts function on program reviews, management reviews, and customer-facing discussions.
• May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Skills

Subcontracts leadership

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Cost/price analysis

Negotiation skills

Procurement lifecycle management

Export control familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts to lead complex subcontract procurement for defense programs, owning the full lifecycle from strategy to closeout.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with 6+ or 4+ years of related experience (or 10 years without a degree) and possesses strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, SOW development, and negotiation skills. Travel up to 25% may be required.