Sr Spec, Subcontracts
Salt Lake City, Utah
Job ID 15973L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title: Sr Spec, Subcontracts
Job Code: 15973
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Schedule: On Site- 9/80
Job Description:
As a subcontracts lead, you will be responsible for managing the subcontracting process from the proposal stage through execution and closure. You will lead the evaluation, negotiation, and management of complex subcontract agreements supporting various programs within the company. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government contracting and a strong understanding of FAR/DFAR regulations as well as understand cost impacts and financials in a business environment.
Essential Functions:
- Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services.
- Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders' conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, and draft and award subcontracts.
- Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, finance, and program management to ensure subcontractor performance aligns with program objectives, schedules, and cost targets.
- Serve as the primary contact for subcontractor management issues and resolution.
- Ensure compliance with all government, customer, and corporate requirements; manage audits and reviews of subcontract files.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior subcontract professionals.
- Develop and implement subcontract management plans, including procurement strategies and risk mitigation approaches.
- Analyze and report on subcontract performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions, as necessary.
- Manage anywhere from 2-15 agencies in support of up to 50 subcontracting heads.
- Ability to travel to suppliers 10% the time
Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years recent experience as a Subcontract Manager (SCM) or Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) in a DoD environment.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience. Subcontracts management or procurement within the defense industry preferred.
- Defense Acquisition University (DAU or DAWIA) Supply Chain related certifications
- Knowledge and experience with LEAN principles.
- Experience with DoD Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
- Contract Management Certification
- Project Management Certification
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFAR and other relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Proven negotiation skills with a track record of successful supplier management and cost savings.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and resolve conflicts.
- Proficient with procurement software and tools.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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