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Lead, Subcontracts

Colorado Springs, Colorado; Melbourne, Florida
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

  • 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 internaland 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.

Essential Functions: 

  • Motivated self-starter who has comprehensive knowledge of the Subcontract Management Process Flow.
  • Manage supplier performance on Cost-Type contracts in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Operate with sense of urgency and within tight deadlines.
  • Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.
  • Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
  • Support Small Business Initiatives.
  • Ability to generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports.
  • Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to travel to supplier facilities periodically.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools, including Outlook.
  • Proficient with MRP systems.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, quality commitment, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills and be adaptable.
  • DoD contract experience.
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontracts.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience.
  • Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management processes.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $95,500 - $177,500 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 June 1st.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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