Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts in Palm Bay, FL. The role leads the subcontract acquisition process from proposal through award and execution, ensuring on‑time delivery, quality, and affordability.

The candidate will draft complex contracts, manage supplier performance, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams. Responsibilities include negotiations, cost and price analysis, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in government contracting/subcontracting.
• FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end subcontract acquisition from proposal to award and execution.
• Draft and negotiate complex subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, NDAs.
• Manage subcontract cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Provide status updates to management and stakeholders.
• Travel 10–25% to supplier facilities (domestic).
• Obtain US government clearance.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Negotiation

Budgeting & EVMS

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MRP systems

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: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Code: 40760

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

The Subcontract Manager role will lead all aspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through program award and execution with general oversight. This acquisition process includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, cost and price analysis, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, negotiating Terms & Conditions, assessment of performance risk, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and subcontract close‑out. The Subcontract Manager is directly responsible for managing Subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the period of performance, and ensuring L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on‑time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability.

Essential Functions

• Perform as a self‑starter well‑versed in the Subcontract Management Process Flow and managing supplier performance in technical scope, schedule, and cost.
• Draft and negotiate complex contract 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.
• Apply ingenuity and innovation to develop solutions to complex subcontract problems and identify areas for performance improvement and cost reduction.
• Initiate and track closure of corrective action measures with suppliers when necessary.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with cross‑functional partners.
• Provide timely and accurate subcontract status to L3Harris Management and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance is met.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while prioritizing and multi‑tasking.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Travel 10‑25% to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations).
• Obtain US Government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of related experience, or, in lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Previous subcontract experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in Government Contracting/Subcontracting.
• Experience navigating FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
• Experience negotiating Terms & Conditions with subcontractors.
• Experience managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow‑on/production subcontracts.
• Experience in contract types such as FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost‑Type (fixed‑fee, incentive fee or award fee).
• Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting.
• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.

Legal

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.

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. For information regarding your Right To Work, please see mandatory employment documents.