San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$79k–$147k/yr
Job Title: Subcontracts Specialist Job Code: 44050 Job Location: San Diego, CA Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off) Job Description: The…
Skills: Subcontract management, Procurement, Contract negotiation, Price analysis, Cost analysis
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$138k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportu…
Skills: DevSecOps, Software engineering, Continuous integration, Continuous deployment, Agile software development
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$182k–$273k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: Qualcomm is a company of inventors that helped unlock 5G, accelerating connectivity and creating new p…
Skills: Product management, Compute roadmap strategy, Silicon product management, PC processor market, AI silicon definition
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$196k–$294k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: Directs a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life. F…
Skills: Product management, Product strategy, Roadmap development, Technical marketing, Cross-functional leadership
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
About Us QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage…
Skills: Substation Design, Physical Layout, Protection And Control, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$167k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: ** This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. ** Qualcomm is looking for …
Skills: Windows Performance Analysis, C, C++, ARM Assembly, CPU Architecture
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$47/hr
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glas…
Skills: Scanning electron microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, Focused ion beam, Ultra-high vacuum systems, High voltage systems
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Mission Solutions Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find …
Skills: Program management, Strategic planning, Risk management, Opportunity management, Situational awareness
Vertex Inc.San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$130k–$195k/yr
Job Description We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Computational Genomics to join Vertex's Data and Computational Sciences organization at our San Diego research site. In this role, you will work at the inters…
Skills: Computational genomics, Human genetics, Bioinformatics, Next-generation sequencing, R
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$101k–$152k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-g…
Skills: ASIC design, Digital design, Analog design, RTL to GDS flow, Virtuoso
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$27/hr
Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy…
Skills: Quality Assurance, cGMP, Documentation Review, Compliance, Batch Record Review
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$101k–$152k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineeri…
Skills: C++, CAD tool development, Linux, VLSI design, RTL Synthesis
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$248k–$372k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Engineering to lead software development and…
Skills: Software engineering, Platform architecture, Mobile handset products, Cross-functional leadership, System software
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$176k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Project management, Product support, Cost analysis, Reliability and maintainability, Technical publications
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$182k–$273k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: Qualcomm is a company of inventors that helped unlock 5G, accelerating connectivity and creating new p…
Skills: Product management, PC processor market, Chipset strategy, Product lifecycle management, Market analysis
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$179k–$268k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > SoC Architecture General Summary: Research, innovate and provide SoC architecture platforms and solutions for all SoC’s across QCT. Enga…
Skills: SoC Architecture, System Safety Architecture, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, FMEA
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Systems engineering, System integration, Requirements development, Use case development, Test planning
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$35/hr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Technician General Summary: Measurement and Equipment – Sets up and maintains benches, testers, and other …
Skills: Equipment maintenance, Circuit testing, Troubleshooting, Data analysis, Technical documentation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$60k–$91k/yr
Sales Engineer - Construction Under general direction is responsible for the sale of Johnson Controls BE offerings to mechanical contractors, designers and consulting engineers. Promote the Johnson Controls value proposi…
Skills: Commercial sales, HVAC systems, Building automation, Sales methodologies, Presentation skills
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportu…
Skills: DevSecOps, Software engineering, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible
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The Subcontracts Specialist manages the full lifecycle of complex subcontracts, including sourcing, negotiation, and administration. They partner with internal teams to ensure supplier performance, contractual compliance, and successful program execution.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a graduate degree with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in procurement regulations and experience in aerospace or defense environments is required.
Job Title: Subcontracts Specialist
Job Code: 44050
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)
Job Description:
The Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for the cradle-to-grave management of complex subcontract and procurement activities supporting development, production, and proposal efforts. This position serves as a key business partner to Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance organizations to ensure supplier performance, contractual compliance, and program execution objectives are achieved.
The successful candidate will independently manage competitive and sole-source procurements, conduct supplier negotiations, administer subcontract agreements, and support proposal and production activities in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment.
Essential Functions:
Required Qualifications (one of the following):
Preferred Additional Skills:
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $79,000 - $147,000. 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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