Strategic Subcontracts Leader

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Subcontracts to manage end-to-end subcontract lifecycles for defense programs in Rochester, NY or Melbourne, FL. The role involves sourcing, bid activities, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and CPSR requirements.

The position requires handling supplier relations, evaluating proposals, and coordinating across Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to meet schedules and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full subcontract lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, RFP/RFQ issuance, proposal evaluation, negotiations, subcontract award, administration, and closeout.
• Perform price and cost analysis to determine fair and reasonable pricing and document procurement decisions in accordance with company procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, statements of work, terms and conditions, and risk mitigation strategies with suppliers.
• Prepare and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, modifications, and related contractual documentation.
• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support program schedules, resolve supplier issues, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery requirements and develop corrective action plans when necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years experience

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Subcontracts to manage end-to-end subcontract lifecycles for defense programs in Rochester, NY or Melbourne, FL. The role involves sourcing, bid activities, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and CPSR requirements.

The position requires handling supplier relations, evaluating proposals, and coordinating across Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to meet schedules and mitigate risks.