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Senior Specialist, Subcontract Proposals
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Subcontract Proposals

Job Code:36631

Job Location:Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: Full-Time, 9/80

As a Subcontract Senior Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our Supply Chain Organization by conducting supplier proposal analysis and supporting a cross-functional team that develops winning and cost-effective customer proposals. This position requires expertise in cost accounting, supplier engagement, and estimating. You will serve as a critical liaison between internal teams, our customers, and our suppliers.

Essential Functions:

  • Obtain and analyze supplier cost proposals and pricing data.
  • Provide financial analysis and pricing support for new business proposals, contract modifications, and program funding actions.
  • Review, assess, and audit supplier quotes and cost data for reasonableness, accuracy, and FAR/DFARS compliance.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and fact-finding reports related to hardware, services, and engineering content for program bids.
  • Collaborate with engineering, program management, operations, estimating, and supply chain teams to establish integrated cost strategy and supplier engagement plans.
  • Support project closeout activities, including final supplier invoice audits and record retention.
  • Perform cost realism assessments and participate in make/buy evaluations for supplier-provided hardware and services.
  • Less than 5 domestic travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience in proposal analysis, finance, or supply chain in supporting U.S. government programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in cost estimating within the aerospace and defense sector.
  • Experience auditing or reviewing supplier cost and pricing data submissions in accordance with FAR 15.403 and government contract pricing requirements.
  • Familiarity with automated procurement and financial systems typical to federal contractors (e.g., Costpoint, SAP).
  • Strong working knowledge of cost accounting standards and government cost accounting practices.
  • Exposure to program management finance, integrated product teams, or cross-functional business acquisition processes.
  • Understanding of contract closeout procedures and supplier records management.
  • Prior experience supporting proposal and pricing activities for complex, multi-year government programs.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Company Details
L3 Harris Technologies
7500 Maehr Rd
Waco, Texas 76705 USA
careers.l3harris.com/
1634 Open Jobs Available
At L3Harris, we inspire excellence. Across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains, our customers perform on the world’s most challenging frontlines – and we are proud to employ innovators and problem solvers dedicated to delivering mission critical solutions...

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas

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Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
L3 Harris Technologies
7500 Maehr Rd
Waco, Texas 76705 USA
careers.l3harris.com/
1634 Open Jobs Available
At L3Harris, we inspire excellence. Across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains, our customers perform on the world’s most challenging frontlines – and we are proud to employ innovators and problem solvers dedicated to delivering mission critical solutions...

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas

Supported Models:

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