Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts

　　Job Location: Northampton, MA--REMOTE OPTION AVAILABLE

　　Schedule: 9/80

　　L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

　　About L3Harris Technologies:

　　L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

　　L3Harris is seeking a Sr. Specialist Subcontracts as it continues to develop and establish a foothold in the rapidly growing market space for Maritime Integration. The Subcontract Specialist is an integral member of the cross-functional team, responsible for supporting Subcontract acquisition activities from the proposal stage through Program award and execution. The acquisition value stream includes requirements definition, sourcing, negotiation and definitization, acceptance and subcontract close-out.

　　Responsible for all aspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution, to include: requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization, 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.

　　Manage Subcontractor cost, schedule and technical performance, and ensure that L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability.

　　Establish major contractual milestones, such as preliminary and critical reviews and other schedule goals, to include initiating corrective action measures when necessary.

　　Apply ingenuity and innovation to develop solutions to complex subcontract problems, identify areas for performance improvement, and cost reduction.

　　Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with cross-functional partners. (i.e. Contracts, Program Management, Engineering, etc.) and all assigned suppliers.

　　Provide timely and accurate subcontract status to L3Harris Management.

　　Effectively plan L3Harris Furnished Material (L3HFM) requirements, execute supplier evaluation and selection, place subcontracts for materials, services, and equipment, and ensure appropriate conduct of supplier relations resulting in successful support of business objectives.

　　Draft and negotiate contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, and non-disclosure agreements, with minimal oversight.

　　Advance the Subcontracts Team’s involvement in business activities - participate as a business advocate, evaluate, and propose real-time solutions.

　　Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Motivated self-starter who is well versed in the Subcontracts Process Flow.

　　Capable of successfully navigating tactical issues with a a medium degree of autonomy.

　　Works proactively and directly with Contracts function to identify risks and opportunities.

　　Ability to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions.

　　Ability to generate spending plans, sales/payment forecasts, and variance reports

　　Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.

　　Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance.

　　Support Small Business Initiatives.

　　Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.

　　Ensure budget, sales forecast, and EVMS performance is met.

　　Domestic travel may be required up to 20% of the time, mostly via air.

　　May perform other duties as assigned, including surge support related to general procurement purchase orders.

　　Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

　　Proactive negotiator who can focus on “win-win” outcomes.

　　Strong and accurate communicator – both written and verbal.

　　Ability to obtain and maintain a US gov’t issued security clearance.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior Contracts or Subcontracts experience in a Defense Prime environment, or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience will be considered.

　　Experience writing, issuing and negotiating RFPs, NDAs, and subcontracts.

　　Experience with compliance measures with internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations.

　　Experience managing Time and Material and Fixed priced subcontracts.

　　Experience drafting and negotiating contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, and non-disclosure agreements, with minimal oversight.

　　Advanced skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

　　Preferred Additional Skills:

　　Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, services, and production subcontracts.

　　Experience with Cost Point, or SAP.

　　Experience managing Cost Plus subcontracts.

　　Lean/Six Sigma understanding and experience.

　　Experience working in a matrixed organization.

　　Secret clearance preferred, but not required.

　　In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,500MIN - $136,500MAX annually. 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.

　　L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.