Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist to support Subcontract acquisition activities from the proposal stage through program award and execution.

Essential Functions

• Lead all aspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from the proposal stage through Program award with the abilities to execute in the DoD and Commercial subcontract support areas.
• Generate statements of works; request for information, quotes & proposals; proposal evaluations; source selections; negotiation and definitizations; file documentation; compliance to procurement regulations; change management; invoice approvals; dispute resolutions and subcontract closeouts.
• Draft and negotiate contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter of Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Long-Term Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Software License Agreements, Insurance Agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and other legal matters.
• Manage Subcontractor’s cost, schedule and technical performance, ensuring L3Harris and its Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability.
• Propose major milestones, initiate corrective action measures when necessary, identify supply chain & contractual risks, and provide recommended strategies to minimize or manage those risks.
• Draft, review, and interpret contracts, advise on contractual rights, obligations and risk, perform cost estimating/pricing reviews and analysis, conduct research into market and historical data, develop cost estimating models, support Small Business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of procurement, subcontract administration, or supply chain experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• 3 years experience with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and other related requirements.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience writing, issuing, and negotiating RFPs, NDAs, and subcontracts.
• Proactive negotiator focusing on “win-win” outcomes.
• Experience managing program budgets and explaining variances in monthly performance.
• Experience in managing various types of subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex service subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontracts.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Effective communicator – both written and verbal.
• Experience with following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee), and Intercompany orders.