Senior Subcontracts Lead – Remote

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts for a remote role. The position requires extensive government contracting experience, including FAR/DFARS knowledge, SOW/RFP development, and strong negotiation skills.

You will lead subcontract strategy formulation, manage lifecycle contracts, monitor performance, and collaborate across engineering, finance, and program management to ensure program success. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in defense/aerospace/government contracting environments.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and flow-down requirements.
• Experience developing SOWs, RFPs and subcontract terms for complex materials, hardware, software or services.
• Familiarity with cost and price analysis, negotiation strategies and risk assessment.
• Experience managing cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, time-and-materials, and other subcontract types.
• Experience with subcontract modifications, funding actions and supplier performance issues.
• Working knowledge of ITAR/EAR export controls.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive subcontract execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives and risk tolerances.
• Lead negotiations to establish favorable subcontract terms and manage lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor performance using defined metrics and audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance and program management to meet program needs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect delivery and cost.
• Travel to customer meetings, site visits and program reviews (25–30%).

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

SOW/RFP development

Cost/price analysis

Subcontract negotiation

Export controls (ITAR/EAR)

Earned value management (EVM)

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6+ years subcontracts experience

Graduate Degree + 4+ years subcontracts experience

10+ years subcontracts experience (no degree)

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts for a remote role. The position requires extensive government contracting experience, including FAR/DFARS knowledge, SOW/RFP development, and strong negotiation skills.

You will lead subcontract strategy formulation, manage lifecycle contracts, monitor performance, and collaborate across engineering, finance, and program management to ensure program success. Travel is expected.