Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Malabar, FL, is seeking a Specialist, Subcontracts to procure subcontracts and manage cost, schedule, and performance parameters. You will develop specifications, prepare bids, and negotiate. Expected travel is 10% and candidates must be able to obtain a U.S.

security clearance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, with a graduate degree offering additional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of related 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 parameters.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement of specialized materials, equipment and/or services.
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders’ conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Participate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for award and management of subcontracts.
• Estimated travel: 10%.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Tools

EVMS

Job description

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, assess supplier risk (including financial) and develop mitigation plans. Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement of specialized materials, equipment and/or services. Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders’ conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts. Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. Select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to achieve goals and objectives. May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.

Essential Functions

• Effectively communicate with direct manager and/or group leader, and work directly with other functions such as contracts, program office, cross‑functional peers, and cross‑functional leaders.
• Understand production, development, services, repairs and sustainment.
• Know contract types (FFP, Cost Reimbursement, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, etc.).
• Have experience with government proposals and BOEs.
• Have experience with negotiations, subcontractor management and program risk management.
• Understand technical SOWs and subcontractor specifications.
• Negotiate legal documents as required (NDA, Agreements, Terms and Conditions).
• Be responsible for award and management of subcontracts.
• Estimated travel: 10%.
• Have ability to obtain a U.S. 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 ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, quality commitment, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.