Specialist, Subcontracts

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in the United States is seeking a Specialist, Subcontracts to lead procurement of subcontracts, manage cost, schedule and performance, and develop sourcing strategies for specialized materials, equipment, and services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or graduate degree with several years of relevant experience; travel about 10%; ability to obtain US security clearance; strong negotiation and contract administration skills; candidates will work with contracts, program office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 2+ years; in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure subcontracts and manage cost, schedule and performance.
• Develop subcontract specifications and terms; prepare bid packages and negotiate.
• Negotiate and coordinate changes to subcontracts; sign supplier agreements within authority.
• Communicate with contracts, program office, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Subcontracts management

Program/risk management

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

EVMS

Contract management software

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: Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Code: 40354

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Responsible for the procurement of subcontracts including the management of cost, schedule and performance parameters. Implement sourcing strategies, assesses supplier risk (including financial) and develops mitigation plans. Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. Select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for achieving goals and objectives. May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicates with direct manager and/or group leader, and works directly with other functions such as: contracts, program office, cross functional peers, and cross functional leaders.
• Understanding of production, development, services, repairs and sustainment.
• Knowledge of contract types (i.e., FFP, Cost Reimbursement, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, etc.)
• Experience with government proposals and BOEs
• Experience with negotiations, subcontractor management and program risk management.
• Understanding of technical SOWs and Subcontractor specifications.
• Negotiates legal documents as required (i.e., NDA, Agreements, Terms and Conditions, etc.).
• Responsible for award and management of subcontracts.
• Estimated Travel: 10%
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience as a Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting, experience with EVMS
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with the ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Possess excellent communication skills, quality commitment, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills and be adaptable.

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