Senior Subcontracts Manager, Defense Programs (Remote)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Manager of Subcontracts to lead a team of subcontract professionals supporting defense and aerospace programs.

You will manage the full subcontract lifecycle, ensure compliance with cost, schedule, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements, and drive cross-functional collaboration to manage supplier risk and program execution. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and a strong background in subcontracting, with remote work options and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of related management experience; or 7+ with graduate degree; or 13+ years without degree.
• Defense/aerospace subcontracting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CPSR expectations, and subcontract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of subcontracts professionals supporting programs, customers, or business areas.
• Provides daily leadership, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Oversees the full subcontract lifecycle from planning and solicitation through award, administration, and closeout.
• Partners with program leadership and cross-functional teams to support objectives.
• Resolves escalated supplier, contractual, and performance issues.
• Monitors subcontract risk, performance, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Drives process improvement and operational excellence.
• Supports hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development.

Skills

Team leadership

Subcontracts management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation strategy

Supplier risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9+ years management

Graduate degree + 7+ years management

13+ years management without degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Manager of Subcontracts to lead a team of subcontract professionals supporting defense and aerospace programs.

You will manage the full subcontract lifecycle, ensure compliance with cost, schedule, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements, and drive cross-functional collaboration to manage supplier risk and program execution. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and a strong background in subcontracting, with remote work options and