Sr Specialist, Subcontracts

About the role

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

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.
• Support proposal efforts by obtaining supplier quotations, evaluating supplier responses, and developing sourcing recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, CPSR requirements, and applicable procurement procedures.
• Maintain procurement documentation and subcontract files to support internal audits, customer reviews, and DCMA oversight activities.
• Identify and execute cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support supplier relationship management activities, business reviews, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4 years experience conducting supplier negotiations and administering subcontract agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CPSR requirements, and government procurement regulations.
• Experience managing complex procurements from solicitation through contract closeout.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
• Experience supporting both development and production programs.
• Experience performing proposal evaluations, price analysis, and source selections.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as InforLN, SAP, Costpoint, or similar procurement platforms.
• Experience managing supplier performance, resolving supply chain risks, and leading cross-functional supplier engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers to achieve program objectives.