Subcontracts Senior Specialist

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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.

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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.

Are you a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, and collaborative leader with a passion for driving program success? We’re looking for a high-impact professional to lead the full subcontract acquisition lifecycle — from early proposal development through program award, execution, and close-out. In this role, you’ll be at the center of mission-critical work, shaping subcontract strategies, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance align with program and customer expectations.

You’ll play a key role in delivering on-time, high-quality, and affordable solutions while helping to drive business growth and operational excellence. This position is located in Rochester, NY L3

Harris in New York.

This is more than a subcontract management role — it’s an opportunity to influence critical business outcomes, lead complex negotiations, and shape supplier strategies that directly impact program success. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, engage with key partners, and help deliver solutions that matter. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a visible impact across programs and partnerships, this role offers the opportunity to do just that.

• Lead all phases of the subcontract acquisition process, from proposal support through award, execution, and close-out
• Develop acquisition requirements, Statements of Work, Requests for Proposals, evaluation criteria, and source selection strategies
• Drive negotiations and definitization of subcontract agreements, including subcontracts, letter subcontracts, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and government procurement regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and CPSR requirements
• Manage subcontractor performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives to ensure successful program outcomes
• Monitor project health through budgets, forecasts, EVMS, and status reporting, while supporting baseline-driven execution and effective change management
• Build, strengthen, and manage strategic supplier relationships that support program goals, customer satisfaction, and corporate growth
• Partner closely with Engineering, Program teams, Commodity Managers, and Suppliers to optimize the supply base and achieve the best total acquisition cost
• Oversee key contractual milestones, including major design and program reviews, while assessing supplier capacity and capability to meet commitments
• Take proactive action to resolve supplier performance issues, drive corrective actions, and prevent cost overruns or schedule delays
• Maintain regular onsite collaboration with Program and Engineering teams to address vendor issues, support delivery execution, and keep…