Senior Manager Subcontracts

Senior Manager, Subcontracts

L3

Harris 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. L3

Harris 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. L3

Harris 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 Location:

Anaheim, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Northampton, MA or Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule:

9/80

In a fast moving and increasingly complex world, L3

Harris is anticipating and rapidly responding to challenges with agile technology - creating a safer and more secure future. L3

Harris is seeking a dynamic Subcontracts leader who will be responsible for researching and benchmarking current market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges for each commodity.

Essential Functions:

• Manage, mentor, grow and develop a team of direct reports
• Lead the full lifecycle of subcontract administration from proposal development through subcontract closeout
• Develop and execute subcontracting strategies that support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Manage complex subcontract negotiations, awards, modifications, performance monitoring and closeout activities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for subcontract-related issues, risk and compliance matters.
• Oversee team operations, performance, and productivity to achieve organizational goals
• Key responsibilities include hiring, training, fostering employee engagement, and adhering to company policies
• Leverage analytical skills for problem solving and making informed decisions
• Provides advanced expertise in support of all aspects of the Supply Chain Strategy, Sourcing, and Supplier Performance Management of highly complex and technical products & services
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and team members
• Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base

FAR Part 15 Expertise

• Provide expert guidance on FAR Part 15 negotiated procurements and subcontracting requirements.
• Interpret solicitation requirements and ensure subcontracting activities align with applicable FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and prime contract requirements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on compliance risks and procurement strategies associated with government acquisitions.

Proposal and Capture Support

• Support capture and proposal teams in the development of competitive subcontracting solutions for U.S. Government proposals.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor participation during proposal development.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor proposals for compliance, technical acceptability, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead subcontractor negotiations and support proposal pricing reviews.
• Ensure timely collection of subcontractor proposal documentation and certifications required for proposal submission.

Flowdown Compliance

• Analyze prime contract and solicitation requirements to identify mandatory contractual flowdowns.
• Develop and maintain subcontract templates and flowdown matrices.
• Ensure all subcontract agreements incorporate required FAR, DFARS, customer, and regulatory clauses.
• Collaborate with Contracts and Legal teams to resolve complex flowdown and compliance issues.

Pricing Analysis and Cost/Price Evaluation

• Perform detailed price analyses and cost analyses in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Evaluate subcontractor pricing proposals for reasonableness, adequacy, and compliance.
• Review cost elements including labor, materials, indirect rates, and fee structures.
• Prepare negotiation memoranda, price analysis reports, and subcontract award documentation.
• Support audits and customer reviews related to subcontract pricing and procurement activities.

Certifications and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure subcontractor compliance with required certifications, representations, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage collection and validation of certifications supporting proposal submissions and contract performance.
• Maintain procurement files and documentation consistent with government audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits conducted by customers, DCAA, DCMA, and other regulatory agencies.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop subcontract professionals.
• Establish best practices, policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance compliance, efficiency, and proposal responsiveness.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders…