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Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job ID 34331
Postuler Maintenant

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 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.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts           

Job Code: 34331

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Lead the full subcontract acquisition process from proposal through program execution, including requirements definition, RFPs, negotiations, compliance, and close-out. Manage subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance while ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and affordability. Develop and maintain supplier relationships, drive performance improvements, and provide accurate status updates to stakeholders.

Essential Functions: 

  • Lead all aspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution with minimal oversight.
    • This acquisition process includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization, cost and price analysis, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-out.
  • Responsible for managing and driving Subcontractor cost, schedule and technical performance on various types of Subcontracts, including Cost-Type Subcontracts.
  • Ensure L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability.
  • Draft and negotiate complex Subcontract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
  • Establish major contractual milestones, such as preliminary and critical reviews and other contractual schedule goals.
  • Apply ingenuity and innovation to develop solutions to complex subcontract problems and identify areas for performance improvement and cost reduction.
  • Responsible for initiating and tracking closure of corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
  • Provide timely and accurate subcontract status to L3Harris Management and cross-functional stakeholders. 
  • Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance are met.

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.
  • Ability to travel to supplier facilities approximately 25%.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Proficient in MS Office (including Outlook) and MRP systems.
  • Self-starter and team player with a commitment to quality and customer focus.
  • Experienced with DoD contracts, FAR/DFAR/ITAR compliance, and managing complex subcontracts (hardware, software, services, production).
  • Skilled in budget management, sales forecasting, and Cost Account Management for subcontracts.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience.
  • Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations, compliance requirements, and Earned Value Management processes.
  • Skilled in budget management, variance analysis, and generating spending plans, forecasts, and reports.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of subcontract management processes; able to work independently with minimal oversight.
  • Proven experience managing supplier performance on Cost-Type contracts, including technical scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Supports strategic initiatives, including Small Business programs; operates with urgency under tight deadlines.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $71,500 - $132,500 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close March 16th.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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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