Senior Associate, Subcontracts

L3Harris 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. 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. L3Harris 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 Title: Senior Associate, Subcontracts (Remote) Job Code: 40776 Job Location: Remote Opportunity  Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off    Job Description:   Procurement Professional with strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement with proficient knowledge of project management. This role manages procurements, projects, and processes that can be inside or outside of their immediate job area.  Typically, responsible for managing multiple Government procurements in support of multiple Government Programs.  Explains, interprets, communicates and achieves cooperation on policies, procedures and practices with internal and external customers.  May provide guidance and assistance to other employees.  This position requires following established procedures and policies to perform assigned tasks.  Requires use and/or application of supply chain/procurement principles, theories, and concepts learned from prior experiences with the analysis of the issues.  Work is performed with general supervision.   Essential Functions:   Subcontract Strategy Formulation: Develop and execute subcontract strategies to align with program and organizational objectives, while effectively managing risks and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead negotiations to establish subcontract agreements with favorable terms and conditions. Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring all parties adhere to agreed terms. Performance Oversight and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance using defined metrics. Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure subcontractors meet delivery schedules, quality standards, and cost requirements. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, finance, and program management, to ensure subcontract requirements are clearly understood and support program needs. Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with subcontracting activities. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address these risks, minimizing impact on project delivery and costs. 25% Travel to supplier site locations.

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related subcontracts experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related subcontracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related subcontracs experience.    Preferred Additional Skills:   Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes. Experience interpreting program management, engineering and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance. Working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project (basic scheduling), MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans). Experience in supporting supplier contracts above the TINA ($2M) with minimal guidance.        In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the