Lead, Subcontracts

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rochester, NY
Salary
$95,500–$177,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $136k
$82k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $152,710–$194,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead, Subcontracts

Lead, Subcontracts serves as a subject matter expert managing the full lifecycle of complex subcontracts across diverse portfolios including government and commercial segments. The role involves developing acquisition strategies, drafting statements of work, negotiating terms and conditions, and overseeing cost and schedule management for development articles, production, and professional services. Key responsibilities include leading proposal efforts, performing due diligence on bidders, managing risk through RCCA principles, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and EAR regulations. The position requires proficiency in EVMS, Control Account Management, and various enterprise systems including PeopleSoft Financials, Cognos, and Microsoft Office. This role addresses the challenge of managing multi-faceted subcontract types like fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts to mitigate risk while ensuring technical performance across a wide range of products and services within a complex defense technology environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage the full subcontract lifecycle including sourcing, negotiation, award, cost management, and closeout.
  • Develop and negotiate complex contract terms, pricing, schedules, and Statements of Work (SOW).
  • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, ITAR/EAR requirements, and trade compliance standards.
  • Lead proposal efforts by developing Basis of Estimates and performing due diligence on potential bidders.
  • Manage program risks, financial forecasting, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) for assigned portfolios.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert during internal and external audits and leadership reviews.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and implement corrective actions using RCCA principles.
  • Mentor and coach cross-functional teams on supply chain processes and procurement best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and 7 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
  • Expert knowledge of contract types, FAR/DFARS, prime contract flow downs, ITAR/EAR, and Trade Compliance.
  • Advanced experience with EVMS and financial concepts such as forecasting and annual operating plans.
  • Proficiency in procurement systems including MRP, PeopleSoft Financials, Cognos, Expo, PDM, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with complex subcontract types (hardware, software, services, development, and production/follow-on) (preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma experience (preferred).

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