Senior Subcontracts Specialist — Defense/Aerospace

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts to lead complex procurement activities across defense and aerospace programs. The role drives strategy, negotiations, and lifecycle management from sourcing through closeout.

The candidate will collaborate with program management, contracts, engineering, and finance to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policy. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience, or Graduate Degree with at least 4 years; in lieu of a degree, 10 years of subcontract experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex subcontract activities for defense/aerospace programs.
• Develops and executes subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives and compliance.
• Prepares SOWs, sourcing plans, bid packages, and terms for complex procurements.
• Leads supplier solicitation activities and source selection decisions.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Lean manufacturing

Risk assessment

Program management

Office software proficiency

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years related subcontracts experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Subcontracts to lead complex procurement activities across defense and aerospace programs. The role drives strategy, negotiations, and lifecycle management from sourcing through closeout.

The candidate will collaborate with program management, contracts, engineering, and finance to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policy. Travel up to 25% may be required.