Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Title: Sr. Specialist Subcontracts

Job Code: 29405

Job Location: Anaheim CA. or Mason Ohio

Schedule: 4/10 or 9/80 (depends on location)

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 47000 employees with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is currently seeking a Specialist Subcontracts to contribute to the success and growth of our Interstate Electronics division located in Anaheim CA. The Specialist Subcontracts determines approaches to objectives demonstrating a broad understanding and application of procurement/ subcontract principles concepts and practices in a DoD environment. This position requires a minimum of 4 years experience in defense procurement subcontracting and manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

• Manage subcontracts for complex efforts for development and production phased programs; Includes preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) proposal evaluation and analysis and issuance and maintenance of purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Procure complex major components and subassemblies to support various programs including commodities such as electronic mechanical optical components or assemblies capital equipment and electronic/optical systems on an as needed basis

• Select and recommend subcontractors negotiate pricing delivery quality terms and conditions and execute non-disclosure agreements and service agreements.

• Develop material cost reduction strategy. Create and issue fixed price time and material labor hour and cost-type purchase orders

• Lead formal source selection teams; conduct formal cost/price analysis cost audits fact-finding and formal negotiations. Negotiate the lowest possible total cost for the product (balance price with optimum quality and schedule needs).

• Identify opportunities to mitigate supply chain risk.

• Administer post-award of large high dollar/program critical subcontracts

• Create purchase orders/subcontract files in compliance with all command media and necessary process disciplines for audits

• Ensure the creation of Statements of Work with input from appropriate functional areas.

• Track CDRL requirements of the contract/SOW to completion

• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through supply chain representative or as an active team member

• Monitor and provide feedback to IPT on critical supplier performance to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules; Inter and Intra departmental coordination is essential

• Active participation in company and department initiatives such as strategic sourcing and various L3Harris improvement efforts

• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced peers to further Inter departmental growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; MBA is highly preferred

• In lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in procurement supply chain management contracts or defense subcontracting within a manufacturing environment is preferred

• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge within Deltek Costpoint SAP and ProPricer

• Knowledge in the procurement/subcontracting processes of military grade products

• Demonstrated experience working within proposal teams generating material estimates for bids and proposals and providing substantiating evidence as needed

• Comprehensive understanding of the DoD 5000.02 framework and Earned Value Management principles

• Proven ability to direct and manage multiple projects with effective prioritization and resource allocation

• Strong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Superior verbal and written communication abilities along with strong organizational negotiation and management skills

• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office applications particularly Excel

• Strong capability in reading and interpreting specifications statements of work and technical drawings

• Extensive knowledge of FARS DFARS and ITAR regulations as they pertain to purchasing requirements

• Expertise in developing and implementing policies and processes

• In-depth understanding of small business government requirements

• A strong commitment to and experience in continuous improvement methodologies including Lean Six Sigma tools

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role is $90000 - $167000. 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.