Specialist, Subcontracts

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Subcontracts Manager (SCM) for our Melbourne, Florida business to oversee the entire lifecycle of our subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition strategy
• SOW development
• Proposal generation
• Source selection
• Negotiation
• Subcontract documentation
• Supplier performance management
• Techical collaboration
• Change and risk management
• Handling government property, transportation, invoice processing, and payment
• Supporting business development by negotiating agreements and assessing potential bidders for risks and capabilities, as well as aiding in audits

Essential Functions

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across Supply Chain and communicates effectively with various functional organizations and executive leadership.
• Leads the assigned subcontracts organization or programs, providing guidance to a team of Subcontracts Administrators and Managers.
• Oversees supply chain activities, including metrics, KPIs, proposals, and cost savings initiatives, while advising senior management.
• Manages supplier performance, ensuring compliance with schedules and cost targets, and collaborates with engineering on technical subcontractor management.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of contract types, government proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, and program management.
• Utilizes advanced negotiation skills to manage subcontractor relationships and program risks effectively.
• Reviews technical Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring clarity and eliminating ambiguity in requirements.
• Has an in-depth understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements, Prime Contract flow downs, International Trade Compliance, and supply chain strategies.
• Develops strategic acquisition solutions from capture to execution, working closely with PMO and Contracts to mitigate risks.
• Provides expert support for proposal activities, develops BOEs for Subcontract Management labor, and ensures alignment with Supply Chain proposals upon prime contract award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 5 years experience in Program Management and/or Subcontracts.
• Experience to be one or a combination of the following: Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Legal and Government compliance, and/or Finance.
• Coursework, or practical experience that demonstrates business acumen, compliance, legal, negotiations skills, analytical mindset, strategy development and execution.
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• A strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, quality commitment, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills and be adaptable.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and program teams.
• A self-starter and team player.
• DoD contract experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontracts.
• Lever Six Sigma experience.
• Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting.
• Program Management skills.

Benefits

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 Technologies maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.