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Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

Palm Bay, Florida
Full Time On-site

The Subcontract Manager role will lead all aspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution with general oversight. This acquisition process includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, cost and price analysis, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, negotiating Terms & Conditions, assessment of performance risk, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and subcontract close-out. The Subcontract Manager is directly responsible for managing Subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the period of performance, and ensuring L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability.

Essential Functions: 

  • Perform as a motivated self-starter well-versed in the Subcontract Management Process Flow and managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Draft and negotiate complex contract 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 cross-functional partners. 
  • Provide timely and accurate subcontract status to L3Harris Management and cross-functional stakeholders. 
  • Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance is met
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment while prioritizing and multi-tasking. 
  • Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to periodically travel (10-25%) to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations) 
  • Ability to obtain US Government clearance

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.
  • Previous Subcontract experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in Government Contracting/Subcontracting
  • Experience navigating FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance
  • Experience negotiating Terms & Conditions with Subcontractors 
  • Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontracts.
  • Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Type (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee or award fee) 
  • Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting 
  • Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

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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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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