Lead, 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: Lead, Subcontracts Job Code: 39481 Job Location: Huntsville, AL Job Schedule: 9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off. Job Description Strategic subcontracts subject matter expert with strong knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and leadership skills with broad knowledge of project management. This role works cross‑functionally to develop complex negotiation and procurement strategies with suppliers on complex government contracts over the TINA threshold. This role communicates within and outside the organization to influence new ideas, approaches and concepts. Develops and recommends tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall business or functional results. General work scope includes responsibility for managing large complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization. Multiple Government procurements in support of multiple Government Programs, with a key focus on highly visible/complex suppliers. Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Explains, interprets, communicates and achieves cooperation on policies, procedures and practices with internal and external customers. Provides guidance and assistance to other employees. Requires professional judgment and extensive use and/or application of supply chain/procurement principles, theories, and concepts. Role requires about 20% travel. Essential Functions Relationship Management: Establishes strong partnership with the internal L3Harris customers to understand and align with the business needs and objectives. Strategic Contract Execution: Establish strategic procurement practices. Train, guide and mentor procurement subcontract managers to execute. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant subcontracts experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related subcontracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related subcontracts experience. Preferred Additional Skills Must have government buying experience and familiarity with FAR/DFAR requirements. Familiar with issuing supplier contracts to support direct programs above the TINA threshold with minimal guidance. Program Management experience. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. E‑Verify Poster in English: or Spanish: For information regarding your Right To Work, English: or Spanish: #J-18808-Ljbffr