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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

L3Harris Specialist, Subcontracts (Fort Wayne, IN) in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Title: Specialist, Subcontracts

Job Code: 10624

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description:

  • Manages the Subcontract acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution. This acquisition process includes requirements definition, generation of Statements of Work, generation of Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations and definitization, file documentation, ensuring compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and subcontract close-out

  • Responsible for managing Subcontractor cost, schedule and technical performance, and ensuring L3Harris and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability with the ability to monitor & assess project issues and develop mechanisms & resolutions to meet goals.

  • Understanding of baseline centric execution and Change Management with the ability to review status of projects, budgets, forecasts, EVMS; contribute to status reports

  • Partners with Engineering, Program Team, Commodity Managers and Suppliers to help drive alignment with L3Harris commodity strategies for supply base optimization

  • Negotiation experience to include drafting and helping negotiate contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements

  • Establish & manage contractual milestones, such as preliminary and critical reviews and other contractual schedule goals throughout the program, including analysis of supplier capacity and capabilities.

  • Responsible for supporting corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary and assessing trends in performance to prevent delays or cost overrun

    Essential Functions:

  • Motivated self-starter versed in the Subcontract Process Flow and managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost

  • Work should be performed within set boundaries and with direct supervision

  • Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions

  • Review program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance

  • Ability to understand and meet FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance

  • Support Small Business Initiatives

  • Ability to generate spending plans and payment forecasts

  • Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership

  • Some travel (20 %)

  • Ability to obtain a US Government clearance

    ​​​​​​​Qualifications:

  • Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

    ​​​​​​​Preferred Additional Skills:

  • TS/SCI clearance preferred, but not required

  • Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Lean Six Sigma experience

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.

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