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Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies, Malabar, Florida, United States, 32950

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts Job Code: 33503 Job Location: Malabar, FL Job Schedule: 4/10 – Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Responsible for the procurement of subcontracts including the management of cost, schedule and performance parameters. Implement sourcing strategies, assess supplier risk (including financial) and develop mitigation plans. Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders' conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts. Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. Select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for achieving goals and objectives. May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.

Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Essential Functions

Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution (cost, schedule, technical, quality) and full integration of the subcontract work scope within the program, e.g. proposals, negotiations, contract execution, etc.

Seamless integration of Subcontracts, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning organizations in support of Program Management and Business Development

Serve as the main Subcontracts focal point to Military Avionics Sector assigned programs

Accountable to Program Manager, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership and Operations

Responsible to analyze diverse set of issues and challenging development program(s) changes and communicate effectively to Program(s) and Supply Chain Executive Leadership

Work closely with SCMs, Program Management and Technical personnel, to support/manage high‑dollar value proposals and subcontracts

Strategically support Program(s) and SCMs on critical negotiations and strategies development

Strong negotiations skills and knowledge of company legal terms and conditions

Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent requirements to protect company’s IP and patents

Work closely with Trade Compliance and provide guidance and support to the Program(s) related to correct document markings (i.e. Export Controlled, Proprietary Information, ITAR, EAR, etc.)

Able to work directly with Technical Team(s) to identify processes, requirements, Statement of Works improvements and propose changes, to include Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies with possible cost savings/avoidance

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Ability to obtain U.S. Government security 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.

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with development, production, sustainment, and service subcontracts.

Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Government Compliance and Audits.

Experience with proposals, capture activities, Basis of Estimates (BOEs).

Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) related issues

Experience with contract types (i.e. CP, FFP, T&M, FPLH)

Subcontracts experience with military, international, domestic and U.S. Government

Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR requirements and Export Laws and Regulations

Experience with Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and technical knowledge

Strong negotiations skills and experience including terms and conditions, requirements, pricing, IP, data rights, etc.

Familiar with Procurement systems, MRP, ERP, software systems such as PeopleSoft, Cincom CONTROL MRP, Microsoft Office (proficient), EXPO Supplier Portal, and other metric reporting systems.

Familiar with Quality Requirements (i.e. APQP, ZDP), and flow downs

Able to provide robust supplier evaluation and advise programs on source selection, split orders opportunities, long term agreements, teaming agreements, and other.

Proficient in EVMS, CAM, budgets and forecasting.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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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