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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Subcontracts 1

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 14
ContractRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant subcontracts experience, or a graduate degree and at least four years of related subcontracts experience; ten years of related subcontracts experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other government contracting environments is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and subcontract flow-down requirements is preferred.
  • Experience developing statements of work, requests for proposal, and subcontract terms and conditions for complex materials, hardware, software, or services is preferred.
  • Familiarity with cost analysis, price analysis, negotiation strategy development, and subcontractor risk assessment methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience administering cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, time-and-materials, and other subcontract types is preferred.
  • Experience managing complex subcontract modifications, change activity, funding actions, and supplier performance issues is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of export compliance considerations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), is preferred.
  • Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, CPSR-related activity, or internal control requirements is preferred.
  • Experience mentoring junior team members or serving as a resource for less experienced professionals is preferred.
  • Experience supporting subcontract modifications, funding actions, earned value considerations, or supplier performance improvement initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute subcontract strategies aligned with program and organizational objectives, manage risks, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
  • Lead negotiations to establish subcontract agreements with favorable terms and conditions, and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle to ensure all parties adhere to agreed terms.
  • Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance using defined metrics, and conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure subcontractors meet delivery schedules, quality standards, and cost requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, finance, and program management teams to ensure subcontract requirements are understood and support program needs.
  • Identify potential risks associated with subcontracting activities and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on project delivery and costs.
  • Travel as required for customer meetings, site visits, program reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and project execution; travel is typically 25–30%.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other government contracting environments.
  • Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and subcontract flow-down requirements.
  • Experience developing statements of work, requests for proposal, and subcontract terms and conditions for complex materials, hardware, software, or services.
  • Familiarity with cost analysis, price analysis, negotiation strategy development, and subcontractor risk assessment methodologies.
  • Experience administering cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, time-and-materials, and other subcontract types.
  • Experience managing complex subcontract modifications, change activity, funding actions, and supplier performance issues.
  • Working knowledge of export compliance considerations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, CPSR-related activity, or internal control requirements.
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams, resolving complex supplier issues, and driving subcontract execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience mentoring junior team members or serving as a resource for less experienced professionals.
  • Experience supporting subcontract modifications, funding actions, earned value considerations, or supplier performance improvement initiatives.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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