Strategic Subcontracts Lead for High-Value Programs

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL, seeks a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to own full lifecycle subcontract execution for high-dollar programs across multiple functions. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, fast action, and credibility with leadership.

You will lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and the creation of work statements for specialized materials and services, while ensuring compliance with export controls and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and export laws and regulations
• Experience with a range of contract types including FFP, CP, T&M, and FPLH
• Proven negotiation skills across pricing, terms and conditions, IP, and data rights
• Experience with development, production, sustainment, and service subcontracts
• Familiarity with EVMS, CAM, budgets, and forecasting

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality, fully integrated within the program
• Lead proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution for high-dollar and complex subcontracts
• Develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders’ conferences, evaluate proposals, select or recommend subcontractors, and administer resulting awards
• Negotiate and coordinate modifications, additions, and deletions to subcontracts
• Support and, in some cases, lead critical negotiations and sourcing strategy development across programs
• Work closely with Trade Compliance to ensure correct document markings, including Export Controlled, Proprietary, ITAR, and EAR requirements
• Identify and communicate supply chain risks across program, technical, schedule, and quality dimensions, and develop mitigation plans
• Partner with SCMs, Program Managers, and technical personnel to support source selection, long-term agreements, teaming arrangements, and split-order opportunities
• Participate in developing and improving subcontract policies and procedures across the segment
• Sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority
• Report to the Segment but remain accountable to Program Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership, and Operations as required to support segment-level subcontracting efforts
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10%)
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Skills

FAR/DFARS/ITAR knowledge

Contract lifecycle management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience

Graduate degree + 4 years

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Cincom CONTROL

EXPO Supplier Portal

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL, seeks a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to own full lifecycle subcontract execution for high-dollar programs across multiple functions. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, fast action, and credibility with leadership.

You will lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and the creation of work statements for specialized materials and services, while ensuring compliance with export controls and security requirements.