About the Role
The Supply Chain Advisor acts as a crucial link between Supply Chain and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), aiming to resolve contractual and compliance issues more efficiently. This role offers advisory support to ensure proper issue escalation, enhance the quality of submissions to OGC, and minimize legal involvement when issues can be resolved internally. The position advises purchasing professionals and program managers on subcontract matters including warranty interpretation, limitation of liability, termination, indemnification, and other contractual risks and terms.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and OGC for contractual and compliance-related matters
- Provide guidance on when escalation to OGC is required based on established policies
- Review and refine submissions to OGC to ensure clarity, completeness, and appropriate context
- Identify opportunities to resolve issues within Supply Chain, reducing unnecessary legal escalation
- Support tracking and visibility of matters routed to OGC
- Partner closely with OGC to facilitate timely resolution of issues
- Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain personnel on contractual matters and best practices
- Promote consistent application of policies related to OGC engagement across the segment
- Develop templates, playbooks, and standardized processes in coordination with Counsel
- Assist with maintenance of business process and policies, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements and laws/regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in legal, pre-law, supply chain, or related field) and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in A&D or regulated industries
- Experience with US Government (FAR/DFARS) contract procurement process, contracts/licenses, Other Transaction Authority, and/or commercial contracts drafting and negotiations
Skills
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and contractual risk considerations
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and work across a matrixed organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret contractual clauses (cybersecurity, warranty, indemnity, liability, IP, termination) within scope of delegation and boundaries defined by policy/procedure
- Ability to balance risk, compliance, and business objectives
- Experience developing or improving processes for escalation and decision-making
Location
- Palm Bay, FL
- Rochester, NY
- Wilmington, MA
- Chantilly, VA
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Camden, NJ
- Greenville, TX
Work Type
- 9/80
Experience Level
- Minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience with Graduate Degree
- Minimum 16 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in A&D or regulated industries
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in legal, pre-law, supply chain, or related field)
- Graduate Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $133,000 - $247,000 (MA, NJ, Greater D.C. area)
- $115,500 - $214,500 (CO, NY)
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
About the Company
- L3Harris
