Strategic Subcontracts Specialist (Defense/Aerospace)

Harris Corp - composite aero-structures division; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Specialist, Subcontracts to manage the full subcontract lifecycle for defense and aerospace programs. You will develop strategies, review SOWs, and coordinate with program management, contracts, engineering, and legal to ensure compliant, timely supplier performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost and price analysis, and negotiation skills; travel up to 25% may be required to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of subcontracts experience.
• Graduate Degree with at least 2 years of subcontracts experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of subcontracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports subcontract activities for complex materials, equipment, and services in defense and aerospace programs.
• Develops subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives and compliance obligations.
• Prepares and reviews subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing plans, bid packages, and terms and conditions for complex procurements.
• Supports supplier solicitation activities, conducts bidders’ conferences, manages proposal receipt and evaluation, and supports source selection decisions.
• Performs cost analysis, price analysis, and overall proposal evaluation based on technical, schedule, financial, and performance considerations.
• Supports negotiations for subcontract pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, risk allocation, and other business provisions within delegated authority.
• Issues subcontract awards and administers subcontracts through the full lifecycle, including performance management, funding actions, modifications, claims support, and closeout.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates subcontractor risk, including financial, technical, schedule, quality, and execution risk.
• Ensures subcontract files, documentation, systems, and records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Interprets and applies FAR, DFARS, customer flow-downs, and company policies to subcontract actions and supplier management activities.
• Supports fact-finding, audit activity, internal reviews, and compliance assessments related to subcontracting activity.
• Drives continuous improvement of subcontract policies, procedures, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance.
• May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Travel up to 25% may be required to supplier sites.

Skills

Subcontracts management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Specialist, Subcontracts to manage the full subcontract lifecycle for defense and aerospace programs. You will develop strategies, review SOWs, and coordinate with program management, contracts, engineering, and legal to ensure compliant, timely supplier performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost and price analysis, and negotiation skills; travel up to 25% may be required to supplier sites.