Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies

. Develop and execute subcontract strategies aligned with program and organizational objectives .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $79,500 - $170,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in subcontract management, including negotiation, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and performance evaluation. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and mentor team members while managing complex subcontract agreements in defense and aerospace environments.

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Subcontract ManagementFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)Cost AnalysisNegotiation Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Subcontract Strategy DevelopmentContract Lifecycle ManagementStatement of Work DevelopmentCost-Reimbursement AdministrationFixed-Price Contract ManagementChange Activity ManagementSupplier Performance EvaluationRisk Assessment MethodologiesExport Compliance KnowledgeAudit Support

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing TeamsProblem SolvingMentoring

Industry Keywords

Defense ContractingAerospace ContractingGovernment ContractingCompliance ReviewsCPSR Activity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle and ensure adherence to agreed terms
Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance using defined metrics
Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure delivery schedules, quality standards, and cost requirements are met
Collaborate with engineering, finance, program management, and other cross-functional teams
Identify subcontracting risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support customer meetings, site visits, program reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and project execution through required travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience
Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related subcontracts experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years of prior related subcontracts experience
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other government contracting environments
Strong knowledge of 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
Ability to influence cross-functional teams, resolve complex supplier issues, and drive 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays