Lead, Subcontracts

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead, Subcontracts (Remote) Job Code: 46156 Job Location: Remote Opportunity Job Schedule : 9/80: Employees work nine out of every fourteen days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off Lead, Subcontracts operates as a Supplier Program Manager (SPM) and is responsible for leading complex subcontract procurement activities in support of defense and aerospace programs, including cost, schedule, technical, and performance requirements for specialized materials, equipment, and services. This role manages the full subcontract lifecycle, including acquisition strategy development, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, post-award administration, and close out, while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and business requirements. Operating with minimal oversight or direction, this position serves as a key subcontracts subject matter resource and is expected to manage high-value, high-risk, and complex subcontracting efforts that directly impact program execution and customer commitments. The SPM partners cross-functionally with program management, contracts, engineering, quality, finance, supply chain, and legal to develop subcontracting strategies, resolve complex supplier issues, mitigate risk, and drive successful business outcomes. This is an opportunity to join a mission-focused team supporting critical programs in a highly regulated environment. Essential Functions: Leads subcontract activities for complex and specialized materials, equipment, and services in support of defense and aerospace programs Develops and executes subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives, customer requirements, compliance obligations, and business goals Prepares and reviews subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing plans, bid packages, and terms and conditions for complex procurements Leads supplier solicitation activities, conducts bidders’ conferences, manages proposal receipt and evaluation, and supports source selection decisions Performs detailed cost analysis, price analysis, and overall proposal evaluation based on technical, schedule, financial, and performance considerations Leads negotiations for subcontract pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, risk allocation, and other business provisions within delegated authority Oversees issuance of subcontract awards and the administration of subcontracts through the full lifecycle, including performance management, funding actions, modifications, claims support, and closeout Identifies, assesses, and mitigates subcontractor risk, including financial, technical, schedule, quality, and execution risk Resolves complex subcontract issues and develops mitigation or recovery plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers Provides subcontract guidance and strategic support to program teams, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, contractual obligations, and program schedules Oversees the application of FAR, DFARS, customer flow-downs, and company policies to subcontract actions and supplier management activities Supports fact-finding, audit activity, internal reviews, and compliance assessments related to subcontracting activity Drives continuous impr…

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