Job Title: Lead, Subcontracts (Remote) Job Code: 46697 Job Location: Remote Opportunity Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work nine out of every fourteen days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off Job Description: Lead, Subcontracts operates as a Supplier Program Manager (SPM) and is responsible for leading complex subcontract procurement activities in support of defense and aerospace programs, including cost, schedule, technical, and performance requirements for specialized materials, equipment, and services. This role manages the full subcontract lifecycle, including acquisition strategy development, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, post-award administration, and close out, while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and business requirements. Operating with minimal oversight or direction, this position serves as a key subcontracts subject matter resource and is expected to manage high-value, high-risk, and complex subcontracting efforts that directly impact program execution and customer commitments. The SPM partners cross-functionally with program management, contracts, engineering, quality, finance, supply chain, and legal to develop subcontracting strategies, resolve complex supplier issues, mitigate risk, and drive successful business outcomes. This is an opportunity to join a mission-focused team supporting critical programs in a highly regulated environment. Essential Functions: Leads subcontract activities for complex and specialized materials, equipment, and services in support of defense and aerospace programs Develops and executes subcontract strategies aligned with program objectives, customer requirements, compliance obligations, and business goals Prepares and reviews subcontract specifications, statements of work, sourcing plans, bid packages, and terms and conditions for complex procurements Leads supplier solicitation activities, conducts bidders’ conferences, manages proposal receipt and evaluation, and supports source selection decisions Performs detailed cost analysis, price analysis, and overall proposal evaluation based on technical, schedule, financial, and performance considerations Leads negotiations for subcontract pricing, terms and conditions, schedule commitments, risk allocation, and other business provisions within delegated authority Oversees issuance of subcontract awards and the administration of subcontracts through the full lifecycle, including performance management, funding actions, modifications, claims support, and closeout Identifies, assesses, and mitigates subcontractor risk, including financial, technical, schedule, quality, and execution risk Resolves complex subcontract issues and develops mitigation or recovery plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers Provides subcontract guidance and strategic support to program teams, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, contractual obligations, and program schedules Oversees the application of FAR, DFARS, customer flow-downs, and company policies to subcontract actions and supplier management activities Supports fact-finding, audit activity, internal reviews, and compliance assessments related to subcontracting activity Drives continuous improvement of subcontract policies, procedures, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance May serve as a mentor, trainer, or informal leader to less experienced subcontracts professionals May lead cross-functional initiatives or represent the subcontracts function on program reviews, management reviews, and customer-facing discussions May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority Travel up to 25% may be required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this remote role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $110,500 - $205,000. The salary range for this remote role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia 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.