Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies

. Manage subcontract activities for specialized materials, equipment, and services supporting defense and aerospace programs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $79,500 - $147,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing subcontract activities, including negotiation, administration, and compliance within defense and aerospace sectors. Proficient in developing specifications, evaluating proposals, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards such as FAR and DFARS.

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Subcontract ManagementProposal EvaluationNegotiation SkillsFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

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Hard Skills

Subcontract AdministrationCost AnalysisSchedule ManagementPerformance MonitoringStatement of Work DevelopmentRequest for Proposal DevelopmentSubcontract Lifecycle ProcessesSupplier Risk AssessmentCost-Reimbursement ContractsFixed-Price Contracts

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Industry Keywords

Defense ContractingAerospace ContractingGovernment ContractingExport ComplianceInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage subcontract activities for specialized materials, equipment, and services supporting defense and aerospace programs
Develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing plans, and terms and conditions
Prepare bid packages, solicit proposals, conduct bidders’ conferences, and support subcontractor selection
Analyze and evaluate subcontract proposals based on technical, cost, schedule, and performance considerations
Negotiate subcontract pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, and other business provisions
Issue subcontract awards and administer subcontracts through the full lifecycle, including performance monitoring, funding actions, modifications, and closeout
Assess supplier financial, schedule, technical, and performance risk and develop mitigation plans
Coordinate subcontract additions, deletions, changes, and other modifications with internal stakeholders
Partner with program management, contracts, engineering, supply chain, quality, finance, and other functional teams
Maintain subcontract documentation and support audit readiness, reporting, and regulatory compliance
Participate in developing and improving subcontract policies, procedures, and processes
Sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant Contracts experience, or Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related Contracts experience
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related Contracts experience
Travel up to 10% may be required
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other government contracting environments
Experience in subcontracts, contracts, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or supplier management
Experience supporting solicitation development, proposal evaluation, subcontract negotiation, and subcontract administration
Experience managing subcontract cost, schedule, and performance requirements
Experience working with subcontract documentation, terms and conditions, and purchase or subcontract lifecycle processes
Experience using enterprise resource planning systems or similar business systems in support of subcontract management
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and subcontract flow-down requirements
Experience developing statements of work, requests for proposals, and subcontract terms and conditions for complex materials or services
Familiarity with cost analysis, price analysis, and subcontractor risk assessment methodologies
Experience administering cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, time-and-materials, or other subcontract types
Working knowledge of export compliance considerations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Experience supporting subcontract modifications, funding actions, earned value considerations, or supplier performance improvement initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays