Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

Procurement Professional with strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement, and broad knowledge of project management. This role manages complex procurements, projects, and processes that can be inside or outside of their immediate job area. Typically responsible for managing multiple Government procurements in support of multiple Government Programs. Explains, interprets, communicates, and achieves cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices with internal and external customers. Provides guidance and assistance to other employees. Work is performed with general oversight.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract Strategy Formulation: Develop and execute subcontract strategies to align with program and organizational objectives, while effectively managing risks and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead negotiations to establish subcontract agreements with favorable terms and conditions. Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring all parties adhere to agreed terms.
• Performance Oversight and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance using defined metrics. Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure subcontractors meet delivery schedules, quality standards, and cost requirements.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, finance, and program management, to ensure subcontract requirements are clearly understood and support program needs.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with subcontracting activities. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address these risks, minimizing impact on project delivery and costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related subcontracts experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related subcontracts experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.
• Experience interpreting program management, engineering, and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance.
• Working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Experience in supporting supplier contracts above the TINA ($2M) with minimal guidance.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is:

• $79,500.00 - $147,500.00 in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas.
• $91,500.00 - $170,500.00 in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont.

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.