Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts (Remote). The role leads complex procurement activities for defense/aerospace programs, managing the full lifecycle from strategy to closeout in a highly regulated environment.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with program management, contracts, engineering, and legal to drive risk mitigation and successful program outcomes. Remote work and travel up to 25% are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related subcontracts experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related subcontracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads subcontract activities for complex and specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Develops and executes subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives and compliance.
• Prepares and reviews subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms.
• Leads supplier solicitation, conducts conferences, and supports source selection decisions.
• Performs detailed cost and price analysis for proposals and negotiations.
• Oversees lifecycle of subcontracts from award to closeout and monitors performance.

Skills

Subcontracts experience

Negotiation skills

Cost analysis

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Graduate Degree

Tools

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Word

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 (Remote)

Job Code: 46200

Job Location: Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist, Subcontracts operates as a Supplier Program Manager (SPM) is responsible for leading complex subcontract procurement activities in support of defense and aerospace programs, including cost, schedule, technical, and performance requirements for specialized materials, equipment, and services. This role manages the full subcontract lifecycle, including acquisition strategy development, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, post-award administration, and close out, while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and business requirements.

Operating with general oversight, this position serves as a key subcontracts subject matter resource and is expected to manage high-value, high-risk, and complex subcontracting efforts that directly impact program execution and customer commitments. The Sr. Specialist/SPM partners cross-functionally with program management, contracts, engineering, quality, finance, supply chain, and legal to develop subcontracting strategies, resolve complex supplier issues, mitigate risk, and drive successful business outcomes. This is an opportunity to join a mission-focused team supporting critical programs in a highly regulated environment.

• 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
• Oversees issuance of subcontract awards and the administration of 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
• Oversees the application of 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related subcontracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related subcontracts experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes.
• Experience interpreting program management, engineering and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance.
• Working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project (basic scheduling), MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).
• Experience in supporting supplier contracts above the TINA ($2M) with minimal guidance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $91,500.00 - $170,500.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $79,500.00 - 147,500.00. 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.

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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.

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