Specialist, 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: Specialist, Subcontracts Job Code: 47194 Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work nine out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off. What Makes This Opportunity Exciting: This is more than a subcontract management role — it’s an opportunity to influence critical business outcomes, lead complex negotiations, and shape supplier strategies that directly impact program success. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, engage with key partners, and help deliver solutions that matter. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a visible impact across programs and partnerships, this role offers the opportunity to do just that. Essential Functions: Manage Program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance Support Small Business Initiatives Generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership Leading risk identification, mitigation and escalation processes Lead all phases of the subcontract acquisition process, from proposal support through award, execution, and close-out. Develop acquisition requirements, Statements of Work, Requests for Proposals, evaluation criteria, and source selection strategies. Drive negotiations and definitization of subcontract agreements, including subcontracts, letter subcontracts, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Ensure full compliance with internal policies and Government procurement regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and CPSR requirements. Manage subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives to ensure successful program outcomes. Oversee key contractual milestones, including major design and program reviews, while assessing supplier capacity and capability to meet commitments. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience 3 years of experience in Subcontracts Management or Procurement Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance Ability to travel to supplier facilities 25-30% Preferred Additional Skills: Previous work experience in a fast-paced continuous change integration environment Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Software Knowledge of and experience with DFARS, MMAS, SOX, and CAS requirements, as well as ITAR and EAR regulations Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, or Business preferred. Experience in negotiating complex terms and conditions Experience in Government and Commercial Contracting/Subcontracting managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk mitigation Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $69,500 - $128,500 This is not a guarantee o…

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