Job Title: Specialist, Subcontract Administrator

Job Code: 16224

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description:

The Sr Specialist Subcontracts is an essential member of T&RF Subcontracts and the Supply Chain team at the San Diego division of L3Harris. The Sr Specialist, Subcontracts is responsible for managing end-to-end lifecycle of subcontracts, which includes solicitations, fact finding, sourcing, documentation, negotiations, cost/price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, and subcontract execution. In this role, you are the main point of contact between suppliers and the program teams and will provide all contractual direction.  Maintains and owns key supplier and stakeholder relationships. The ideal individual will be recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in Supply Chain Subcontracted efforts and has broad experience across multiple job areas or through increasing responsibility. The individual works under consulted direction to manage large, complex suppliers of strategic importance to the organization. The individual must be effective at communicating within and outside of the organization and has the ability to influence at all levels. The individual will help develop or champion process improvements as well as recommend tactics and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of business and functional results.

Essential Functions: 

• Utilize Program requirements and coordinate throughout the supply chain to effectively create and manage complex efforts for multiple programs and suppliers
• Manage multiple large suppliers, schedules and production lines
• Monitor and reconcile any relevant schedule disruptions that develop throughout the program lifecycle
• Interact with immediate team leader, program office and cross-functional peers
• Participate on cross-functional teams to provide ideas for improvement and represent functional perspective
• Identify process improvements and facilitate implementation
• Lead subcontracted actions in support of assigned pursuits, proposals and/or programs (including but not limited to execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Strategic Partnership development and Acquisition Strategy development)
• Provide accurate and timely forecasting of subcontracted deliverables (data, hardware, milestones, etc.).
• Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
• Develop & manage key stakeholder relationships (both internal and external)
• Lead all aspects of the Subcontract proposal process including requirements gathering and SOW generation, generation of Requests For Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, file documentation, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-out
• Support strategic efforts that assist in meeting business goals and objectives.
• Drive cost-savings initiatives and support streamlining of policies and procedures 
• Assist in training of junior members
• Represents Subcontracts in program reviews (as required) and Supply Chain in supplier executive reviews
• Drive supplier fact finding & source selection decisions
• Lead supplier management on all assigned efforts. Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and risk management of assigned suppliers
• Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
• Perform Cost/Price Analysis, develop negotiation strategies, lead negotiations
• Award and execute contracts and contract modifications.
• Manage and communicate supplier scorecards to supplier executives
• Drive supplier root cause and corrective action plans

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 with 6+ years of supplier management experience in a defense environment
• Experience managing major subcontracted efforts in support of government and non-government program(s)
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARs
• Experience negotiating price as well as terms & conditions
• Experience with multiple subcontract types such as FFP, Cost-Plus type contracts, T&M, etc.
• Willingness to travel (10-20% of the time anticipated)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Experience presenting to executive leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Self starter; ability to work in ambiguous conditions
• Strong contracting knowledge and experience
• Experience with various program lifecycles (development, production, post-production)
• Knowledge and experience with LEAN principles
• Experience with L3Harris Systems, Policies & Procedures
• Experience in Lean & Six Sigma techniques and/or Green Belt certified 
• PMP Certified
• Experienced in Proposal and Proposal Evaluation activities

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $70,500 - $131,500. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and 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.