Principal, Subcontracts

Principal, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) is growing rapidly, increasing prime level responsibilities in Space, Airborne Combat Systems, Intel & Cyber, and Mission Networks domains. Our subcontracting team is leveling up to take on more complex subcontract management responsibility to help drive a sustainable competitive advantage and accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge capability to the warfighter. To play a key leadership role in this charter, the functional homeroom of Subcontracts is looking for a Subcontracts Strategy Manager to join the team and help evolve the subcontracts function.

The Subcontracts Strategy Manager will be a seasoned subcontracting expert, with a wealth of experience managing complex subcontracts across multiple phases, subcontract types, customers, and product types. This individual will support SAS subcontract managers to drive the subcontract management process discipline, capability improvement, and best practices into the organization. Will provide subject matter expertise and assistance to subcontract managers across all phases of the subcontracting process, with heavy focus on upskilling the organization's capabilities for subcontract proposal evaluation & negotiation, strategy & startup, and execution. The Subcontracts Strategy Manager will identify opportunities for process and tools improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions :

• Guide and mentor SAS subcontract managers to enhance discipline, capability, and adoption of best practices within the subcontract management process.
• Subject matter expertise providing coaching and guidance to subcontract managers through all phases of the subcontracting process.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the subcontracting function and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for subcontracting that align with the overall business objectives of SAS.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on subcontracting strategies, risks, and opportunities, contributing to a forward-looking and proactive approach to subcontract management.

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