Sr Specialist, Subcontracts (Palm Bay, FL) (24198)

Job Title: Sr Specialist Subcontracts

Job Code: 24198

Job Location: Palm Bay FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

If you want a position that puts you on the leading edge of technology then look no further and apply for this role. You will be engaged with helping the customer developing and deploying the latest technology to support the defense of your country!

The Subcontracts Manager (SCM) is responsible for the overall life cycle of a subcontract from the initial sourcing and acquisition strategy development through the solicitation negotiation award cost and schedule management subcontractor execution and closeout steps. Subcontracts at L3Harris cover a variety of customer segments including U.S. Federal Government Commercial International Governments International Commercial and Defense both domestic and international. L3Harris Subcontracts is an incredibly diverse landscape of technologies products and services for development articles production technical & professional services requirements.

Subcontracts leverages the variety of subcontract types (i.e. fixed-price cost reimbursement time & material labor hour etc.) to best manage risk for both L3Harris and our customers. Typical management and administrative responsibilities include collaboration on the acquisition strategy and sourcing development of the subcontract requirements (i.e. SOW development) generation of the solicitation / request for proposal source selection negotiation (price schedule technical terms & conditions) establishment of the official subcontracts file and its required documentation management of supplier cost schedule performance and collaboration with engineering on the technical management of the subcontractor.

Other duties include change management risk management management of customer / government owned property transportation and delivery invoice processing / acceptance of articles / work performed and payment. Subcontracts also supports business development activities on new pursuits and proposals by initiating the Subcontract Process from the beginning steps of negotiating non-disclosure and/or teaming agreements and performing the appropriate due diligence on potential bidders in terms of supplier risk financial stability technical capability and quality management system assessments. Subcontracts support government customer and internal audits as required.

Essential Functions:

• Can work independently with medium to minimal guidance
• Capable identifying required actions necessary to develop skills required and to achieve assigned goals and objectives
• Interacts with direct manager and/or group leader understands management matrix and works directly with other functions such as: contracts program office cross functional peers and cross functional leaders
• Must be able to communicate effectively with direct leadership and a wide array of professional levels and functions
• Support cross-functional requests and inquiries (i.e. Contracts Program Management Office (PMO) Business Development (BD) Engineering Finance Quality Operations Logistics International Trade Compliance and Regulatory Government Compliance Accounts Payable (AP) Property Management etc.)
• Understanding of production development services repairs and sustainment
• Knowledge of contract types (i.e. FFP Cost Reimbursement T&M CPFF CPIF etc.)
• Negotiation skills subcontractor management and program risk management
• Must have ability to review technical SOWs understand work scope and hold other functions accountable to provide clarity and eliminate ambiguity in SOW language and technical requirements
• Ensure all applicable Program Company engineering and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers
• Negotiates legal documents as required (i.e. NDA Agreements Terms and Conditions etc.) based on assigned signature authority
• Responsible to award and manage resultant subcontracts
• May be assigned to prepare PO/Subcontracts compliant packages as required
• Single point of contact to assigned POs PO modifications subcontractors direct management and to internal customers
• Proficient working experience with Microsoft Office Excel skills (pivot tables V-lookup etc.) Word Power Point Presentations presentation and communication skills MRP/ERP
• Solve problems of moderate complexity by leveraging experience and through analysis of data
• Identifies trends and correlations in Subcontracts data
• Reports findings with recommended actions
• Able to analyze and ensure compliance to prime contract and programs contractual legal technical and quality requirements
• Able to peer review subcontracts packages to support organizations compliance
• Ability to work with PMO and Contracts to determine the appropriate means of acquisition to support program needs
• Understanding of program requirements and risks milestones period of performance end customer requirements Trade Compliance (ITAR/EAR) subcontractor capabilities and stability and engineering requirements. drawings
• Moderate understanding of Programs and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and MRP systems and an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship of these systems
• Familiarity with SOWs FAR/DFARs Prime and program requirements requirements and engineering drawings
• Extensive knowledge of understanding concepts use and purpose of the Subcontracts function
• Understanding of procurement systems and tools such as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Control Cognos Quality Excel Peoplesoft Financials Expo PDM and others
• Knowledge of L3Harris processes policies procedures and command media
• Assigned efforts will be based on skills proficiency experience and delegation of authority (DOA)
• May be assigned to work with higher level peers and assist with advanced complexity tasks for skills development
• Responsible for managing timely administration of subcontracts purchase orders contract modifications request for proposals negotiations and processing of legal documents
• Moderate understanding of forecasting and Supply Chains influence on annual operating plan to include orders sales profit and cash flow
• Monitors and respond to internal cross functional metric trends related to that indicate early risks of supply chain disruptions
• Processes work assignments under some supervision of peers and management
• Understanding of policies and practices to execute assignments in compliance
• May serve as a peer review for subcontract packages to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Accountability to perform program closeout of subcontracts related contractual obligations (e.g. CFE/GFE deliveries open commitments residual material disposition) by completing program assigned actions

Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Total years 4-8 related experience to be one or a combination of the following: Supply Chain Subcontracts Contracts Procurement Program Management Engineering Quality Regulatory Compliance Legal and Government compliance and/or Finance. Coursework or practical experience that demonstrates business acumen compliance legal negotiations skills analytical mindset strategy development and execution
• Minimum 2-year experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook WORD Excel PowerPoint etc.)
• Proficient with MRP systems
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced dynamic environment with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Possess excellent communication skills quality commitment customer focus strong interpersonal skills and be adaptable
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and program teams
• Be a self-starter and team player
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws rules and regulations
• Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts including hardware software complex services subcontracts and follow-on/production subcontracts
• US Government contract experience

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