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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Code: 17827

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL or Fort Wayne, IN 

Job Description:

Lead all aspects of the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution. This acquisition process includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-outResponsible for managing Subcontractor cost, schedule and technical performance, and ensuring L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability with the ability to monitor & assess project issues and develop mechanisms & resolutions to meet goals.Understanding of baseline centric execution and Change Management with the ability to review status of projects, budgets, forecasts, EVMS; contribute to status reportsDevelop, maintain and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer and Corporate goals for sales, orders and profitPartners with Engineering, Program Team, Commodity Managers and Suppliers to drive alignment with commodity strategies for supply base optimization and lowest total acquisition costNegotiation expertise to include drafting and negotiate contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure AgreementsEstablish & manage major contractual milestones, such as preliminary and critical reviews and other contractual schedule goals throughout the program, including analysis of supplier capacity and capabilities.Responsible for initiating corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary and assessing trends in performance to prevent delays or cost overrun.

Essential Functions:

Motivated self-starter well versed in the Subcontract Process Flow and managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and costWork should be performed within set boundaries and with very little direct supervision  Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functionsManage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performanceAbility to navigate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for complianceSupport Small Business InitiativesAbility to generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reportsFollow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadershipSome travel (20%)Ability to obtain a US Government clearance

Qualifications: 

Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

TS/SCI clearance preferred, but not requiredExperience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong verbal and written communication skillsLean Six Sigma experience

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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