Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in the United States is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts to lead procurement of subcontracts, manage cost, schedule, and performance, and develop supplier agreements.

The role requires developing specifications, evaluating bids, and negotiating terms to ensure compliant awards. Responsibilities include advising on process improvements, delegating work, and coordinating with contracts and purchasing while maintaining security clearances and government regulations where

Qualifications

• Experience managing subcontracts across cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government contracting basics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontracts procurement and manage costs, schedule and performance.
• Develop subcontract specs, work statements, and terms.
• Prepare bids, conduct conferences, evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate subcontract provisions and award subcontracts.
• Ensure compliance with DoW security clearance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Graduate Degree

Ten years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

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: Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Code: 44254

Job Location: Waco, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts role will be 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. 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:

• Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
• Works under general supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
• Manage projects at this level with responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product.
• Communicates with contacts within and outside of own department and may occasionally have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, suppliers, etc.). Explain and interpret processes and procedures to others within and outside the job area.
• Justify and gain cooperation regarding processes, practices and procedures.
• Making moderate enhancements or improvements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues but typically are not complex.
• Problems may require understanding of other job areas. Problems are typically solved drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issues.
• Achieve operational targets with moderate impact on departmental results. Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Exerts some influence on the overall objectives of the project.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS.
• Negotiate both cost and terms and conditions. Including cost analyses.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Prepare clear, well-written analyses and effectively communicate findings.
• Understanding financial management principles, with the ability to forecast expenditures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with six (6) years of prior subcontracts management experience.
• Graduate Degree with four (4) years of prior subcontracts management experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of ten (10) years of prior subcontracts management experience.

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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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.