Associate, Subcontracts (Melbourne, FL)

Associate, Subcontracts

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the entire life cycle of subcontracts, from initial sourcing and acquisition strategy development to solicitation, negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, subcontractor execution, and closeout. This role encompasses a variety of customer segments, including U.S. Federal Government, Commercial, International Governments, International Commercial, and Defense, both domestically and internationally. The diverse range of technologies, products, and services at L3Harris necessitates the use of various subcontract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time & material, labor hour) to effectively manage risk for both L3Harris and our customers. Key responsibilities include collaborating on acquisition strategies, developing subcontract requirements (e.g., SOW development), generating solicitations / requests for proposals, conducting source selection, negotiating terms (price, schedule, technical, terms & conditions), establishing official subcontract files with required documentation, managing supplier cost and schedule performance, and working with engineering on the technical management of subcontractors. Additional duties involve change management, risk management, handling customer / government-owned property, transportation and delivery, invoice processing, acceptance of articles / work performed, and payment. The Subcontracts team also supports business development activities for new pursuits and proposals by initiating the subcontract process, negotiating non-disclosure and / or teaming agreements, and conducting due diligence on potential bidders regarding supplier risk, financial stability, technical capability, and quality management system assessments. The team additionally supports government, customer, and internal audits as required.

Essential Functions :

• Execute all subcontract activities for assigned pursuits, proposals, and programs, including the implementation of Non-disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements.
• Oversee the entire subcontract process, from generating requests for proposals and evaluating proposals to source selection, negotiations, change management, and dispute resolution.
• Manage various subcontract types, including Fixed-Price (FFP), Fixed-Price Incentive Fee (FPIF), Time & Material (T&M), Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursement (with fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee).
• Provide timely and accurate subcontract status updates, prime contract requirements, and program goal achievements to senior and program management, finance, engineering, and quality teams.
• Handle complex domestic subcontracts, including hardware, software, and services subcontracts.
• Monitor subcontractor performance in terms of technical scope, quality, risk, schedule, and cost.
• Negotiate prices, work statement deviations, schedules, and terms and conditions, collaborating closely with proposal and program management teams to ensure all requirements are met.
• Ensure timely delivery of Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) and other deliverables.
• Maintain subcontract compliance with public law, L3Harris policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR / DFAR), Acquisition Management System (AMS), ITAR, and import / export requirements.
• Assist in developing strategic supplier relationships.
• Identify process improvements and facilitate their implementation.
• Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives to drive cost reduction.
• Mentor lower-level peers and provide guidance on tasks.

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