Job Title: Specialist, Subcontract Administrator
Job Code: 16224
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Job Description:
The Sr Specialist Subcontracts is an essential member of T&RF Subcontracts and the Supply Chain team at the San Diego division of L3Harris. The Sr Specialist, Subcontracts is responsible for managing end-to-end lifecycle of subcontracts, which includes solicitations, fact finding, sourcing, documentation, negotiations, cost/price analysis, terms and conditions negotiations, and subcontract execution. In this role, you are the main point of contact between suppliers and the program teams and will provide all contractual direction. Maintains and owns key supplier and stakeholder relationships. The ideal individual will be recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in Supply Chain Subcontracted efforts and has broad experience across multiple job areas or through increasing responsibility. The individual works under consulted direction to manage large, complex suppliers of strategic importance to the organization. The individual must be effective at communicating within and outside of the organization and has the ability to influence at all levels. The individual will help develop or champion process improvements as well as recommend tactics and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of business and functional results.
Essential Functions:
Utilize Program requirements and coordinate throughout the supply chain to effectively create and manage complex efforts for multiple programs and suppliers
Manage multiple large suppliers, schedules and production lines
Monitor and reconcile any relevant schedule disruptions that develop throughout the program lifecycle
Interact with immediate team leader, program office and cross-functional peers
Participate on cross-functional teams to provide ideas for improvement and represent functional perspective
Identify process improvements and facilitate implementation
Lead subcontracted actions in support of assigned pursuits, proposals and/or programs (including but not limited to execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Strategic Partnership development and Acquisition Strategy development)
Provide accurate and timely forecasting of subcontracted deliverables (data, hardware, milestones, etc.).
Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
Develop & manage key stakeholder relationships (both internal and external)
Lead all aspects of the Subcontract proposal process including requirements gathering and SOW generation, generation of Requests For Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, file documentation, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-out
Support strategic efforts that assist in meeting business goals and objectives.
Drive cost-savings initiatives and support streamlining of policies and procedures
Assist in training of junior members
Represents Subcontracts in program reviews (as required) and Supply Chain in supplier executive reviews
Drive supplier fact finding & source selection decisions
Lead supplier management on all assigned efforts. Responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, and risk management of assigned suppliers
Report status of major subcontracts to internal leadership
Perform Cost/Price Analysis, develop negotiation strategies, lead negotiations
Award and execute contracts and contract modifications.
Manage and communicate supplier scorecards to supplier executives
Drive supplier root cause and corrective action plans
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 with 6+ years of supplier management experience in a defense environment
Experience managing major subcontracted efforts in support of government and non-government program(s)
Knowledge of FAR/DFARs
Experience negotiating price as well as terms & conditions
Experience with multiple subcontract types such as FFP, Cost-Plus type contracts, T&M, etc.
Willingness to travel (10-20% of the time anticipated)
Preferred Additional Skills:
Ability to work independently or as a team
Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
Proven negotiation skills
Ability to influence at all levels
Experience presenting to executive leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills
Self starter; ability to work in ambiguous conditions
Strong contracting knowledge and experience
Experience with various program lifecycles (development, production, post-production)
Knowledge and experience with LEAN principles
Experience with L3Harris Systems, Policies & Procedures
Experience in Lean & Six Sigma techniques and/or Green Belt certified
PMP Certified
Experienced in Proposal and Proposal Evaluation activities
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $70,500 - $131,500. 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.
