Lead, Subcontracts (TS/SCI)

Job Title: Lead, Subcontracts (TS/SCI)

Job Code: 18752

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Palm Bay, FL

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 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 (with experience in Cost-Type 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

Essential Functions:

• Motivated self-starter who has comprehensive knowledge of the Subcontract Management Process Flow

• Experience managing supplier performance on Cost-Type contracts in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost

• Work should be performed with very minimal oversight

• Operate with sense of urgency and within tight deadlines

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions

• Must have experience with Earned Value Management processes

• 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.

• TS/SCI clearance required

• Ability to travel to supplier facilities approximately 50% of time (if candidate is located in Denver, CO) or approximately 25% (if candidate is located in Palm Bay, FL)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Government Contracting/Subcontracting

• Experience in managing various types of subcontracts, including hardware, software, service 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 for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $88,000 - $164,000. 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 3/2/2025.