Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Title

Specialist, Subcontracts

38239

Mason, OH

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

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Harris Technologies is currently seeking a Specialist, Subcontracts to contribute to the success and growth of our Space and Sensors division located in Mason, OH. 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.

• 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.
• Manage subcontracts for complex procurements;
  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.
• Select and recommend suppliers, 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 L3
  
  Harris improvement efforts.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced peers to further Inter departmental growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior subcontracts experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior subcontracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior subcontracts experience.
• Active US Secret clearance

• PMP or CPIM certifications are highly desirable.
• Knowledge within Deltek, Costpoint, SAP, and Pro Pricer.
• 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.