Subcontracts Senior Specialist

Subcontracts Senior Specialist

Job Code: 44734

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is executing a $118M digital transformation modernizing PLM, MES, and ERP systems across 11,000+ users and multiple sectors. Supply Chain is a critical enabler of that program, and this role sits at the center of it. Operating out of the SMS Subcontracts Functional Homeroom, the Senior Specialist, Subcontracts serves as the primary subcontracts focal point within the SMS Segment Shared Services function. This role owns the full lifecycle of complex subcontract execution, from strategy and proposal through negotiation, award, and administration, supporting high-dollar, high-visibility programs across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Operations. SMS is managing an active and growing portfolio of subcontracts spanning system integrators, software vendors, managed service providers, and testing tool providers. The person in this role will support near-term execution and help build the subcontracting foundation the program needs to scale. This is not a transactional role. The person in this seat needs to think strategically, move quickly, and operate with credibility across functions and with executive leadership.

Essential Functions:

Own all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality, fully integrated within the program

Lead proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution for high-dollar and complex subcontracts

Develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services

Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders' conferences, evaluate proposals, select or recommend subcontractors, and administer resulting awards

Negotiate and coordinate modifications, additions, and deletions to subcontracts

Support and, in some cases, lead critical negotiations and sourcing strategy development across programs

Work closely with Trade Compliance to ensure correct document markings, including Export Controlled, Proprietary, ITAR, and EAR requirements

Identify and communicate supply chain risks across program, technical, schedule, and quality dimensions, and develop mitigation plans

Partner with SCMs, Program Managers, and technical personnel to support source selection, long-term agreements, teaming arrangements, and split-order opportunities

Participate in developing and improving subcontract policies and procedures across the segment

Sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority

Report to the Segment but remain accountable to Program Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership, and Operations as required to support segment-level subcontracting efforts

Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10%)

Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and export laws and regulations

Experience with a range of contract types including FFP, CP, T&M, and FPLH

Proven negotiation skills across pricing, terms and conditions, IP, and data rights

Experience with development, production, sustainment, and service subcontracts

Familiarity with EVMS, CAM, budgets, and forecasting

Preferred Additional Skills:

Ability to assess and communicate supply chain risk clearly to program and executive leadership

Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Experience with intellectual property and patent requirements

Experience with proposals, capture activities, and Basis of Estimates

Familiarity with quality requirements including APQP and ZDP

Experience supporting military, international, domestic, and U.S. Government subcontracts

Experience with procurement and ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Cincom CONTROL, or similar

Proficiency with EXPO Supplier Portal and metric reporting systems

L3Harris Technologies