Principal, Subcontracts (Supply Chain Advisor)

Principal, Subcontracts (Supply Chain Advisor)

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 Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Advisor serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), enabling more efficient and effective resolution of contractual and compliance-related matters. This role provides advisory support to ensure appropriate escalation of issues, improve the quality and consistency of submissions to OGC, and reduce unnecessary legal involvement where matters can be resolved within Supply Chain. This role will, within policy and procedural limits, advise purchasing professionals and program managers on subcontract matters such as warranty interpretation, limitation of liability, termination for convenience or default, indemnification, and other subcontract terms and risks.

The role will also advise on novations/assignments, software licensing for Commercial and Free and Open-Source Software, basic intellectual property provisions, teaming agreements and other collaborative agreements, proprietary information agreements, and other agreement types. The position requires deep expertise in terms and conditions, strong understanding of Supply Chain processes, and the ability to translate complex contractual concepts into clear, actionable guidance. This role operates in a highly collaborative environment and relies on influence rather than authority to drive alignment across the Segment.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and OGC for contractual and compliance-related matters
• Provide guidance on when escalation to OGC is required based on established policies
• Review and refine submissions to OGC to ensure clarity, completeness, and appropriate context
• Identify opportunities to resolve issues within Supply Chain, reducing unnecessary legal escalation
• Support tracking and visibility of matters routed to OGC
• Partner closely with OGC to facilitate timely resolution of issues
• Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain personnel on contractual matters and best practices
• Promote consistent application of policies related to OGC engagement across the segment
• Develop templates, playbooks, and standardized processes in coordination with Counsel
• Assist with maintenance of business process and policies, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements and laws/regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in legal, pre-law, supply chain, or related field) and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in A&D or regulated industries
• Experience with US Government (FAR/DFARS) contract procurement process, contracts/licenses, Other Transaction Authority, and/or commercial contracts drafting and negotiations.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and contractual risk considerations
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and work across a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret contractual clauses (cybersecurity, warranty, indemnity, liability, IP, termination) within scope of delegation and boundaries defined by policy/procedure
• Ability to balance risk, compliance, and business objectives
• Experience developing or improving processes for escalation and decision-making