Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Subcontracts Management

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $177K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 10 years relevant experience or Graduate Degree and 8 years relevant experience.
  • 5 years in Subcontracts Management or Procurement.
  • Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with DFAR, MMAS, SOX, and CAS requirements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Subcontract acquisition process from proposal to execution.
  • Analyze markets and strategize sourcing aligned with business goals.
  • Manage Subcontractor cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
  • Negotiate contract vehicles including Subcontracts and Teaming Agreements.
  • Establish and manage major contractual milestones.
  • Engage regularly with Program and Engineering teams on vendor issues.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Education assistance.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Subcontracts
Job Code: 35009
Job Location: Rochester, New York
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:
• Lead all aspects of 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
• Analysis of markets and strategic sourcing to align with business goals.
• 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
• Develop, maintain and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer and Corporate goals for sales, orders and profit
• Partners with Engineering, Program Team, Commodity Managers and Suppliers to drive alignment with commodity strategies for supply base optimization and lowest total acquisition cost
• Negotiation expertise to include drafting and negotiating contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Establish & manage major 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 initiating corrective action measures with Suppliers when necessary and assessing trends in performance to prevent delays or cost overrun
• Regular onsite engagement with the Program and Engineering team for vendor issues and delivery timelines

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 very little direct supervision
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions
• Manage program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance
• Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR regulations and internal procedures for compliance
• Support Small Business Initiatives
• Ability to generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports
• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership
• Customer and Vendor Travel 25~+

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 5 years of experience in Subcontracts Management or Procurement experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software.
• Knowledge of and experience with DFAR, MMAS, SOX, and CAS requirements, as well as ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $95,500 - $177,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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