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Job Title: Sr Manager, Subcontracts (onsite)

Job Code: 18754

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Description:

• The SR Manager, Subcontracts position leads and directs experienced exempt and non-exempt contributors on the Military Avionics Subcontracts Team. The acquisition value stream includes requirements definition, sourcing, negotiation and definitization, acceptance and subcontract close-out. The successful Leader:

• Communicates within and outside of organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches

• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products

• Establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function or business area results

• Requires management and leadership knowledge in job area and comprehensive knowledge within professional discipline

• Ensures Customer objectives are achieved including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability

  Essential Functions:

• Define and manage strategic agreements for growing business area

• Develop growth strategy for function in alignment with business objectives.

• Provide subject matter consult for all subcontracting matters

• Communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions

• Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance

• Navigate FAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance

• Implement strategies to increase productivity and drive cost savings.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering with minimum of 15 years of relevant experience negotiating and contracting with suppliers for hardware and development programs including FFP, FPIF, T&M, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, Master Terms Agreement (MTA), FAR/DFAR regulations.

• Graduate Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering with minimum of 13 years of relevant experience negotiating and contracting with suppliers for hardware and development programs including FFP, FPIF, T&M, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, Master Terms Agreement (MTA), FAR/DFAR regulations

• Deep technical experience in performing RFP, cost and price analyses, source selection justification and contracting / terms and conditions.

• Experience or understanding of Earned Value Management (EVMS) principles and Risk Identification and Management.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• MBA or graduate degree in related field.

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization.

• Strong business acumen balanced with technical aptitude.

• Highly self-motivated with ability to drive positive change by team building and gaining support from people and resources across the enterprise.

• Project management experience and understanding of the project lifecycle and how to mitigate cost, schedule and technical issues during project execution.

• Noteworthy continuous improvement projects demonstrating innovation and creativity.

• Six Sigma or lean certification and demonstrated success implementing greenbelt or blackbelt projects.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.