Lead, Contracts

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead, Contracts to join our team in Rochester, NY as a senior individual contributor. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and will support classified programs critical to national security. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert and senior advisor on complex contractual matters, lead high-stakes negotiations, and provide strategic guidance to program leadership while working independently on the most challenging contracts assignments. This is an on-site position requiring daily presence at our secure facility.

Essential Functions

• Independently manage and administer the most complex, high-value government contracts (typically $50M+ per contract) including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and hybrid contract types
• Lead high-stakes contract negotiations with senior Government Contracting Officers for new awards, major modifications, and contract restructuring
• Develop and execute contracting strategies for complex programs with multiple stakeholders, technical challenges, and significant risk
• Serve as primary interface with senior Government contracting officials, Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs), and DCMA leadership for assigned programs
• Lead proposal development activities for major pursuits including pricing strategy, terms and conditions, teaming arrangements, risk assessment, and competitive positioning
• Prepare and lead negotiations for major Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and claims
• Manage contract closeout activities for complex programs including final settlements, property disposition, and resolution of outstanding issues
• Serve as senior advisor and subject matter expert to Program Managers, Business Area leadership, and executive management on complex contractual matters, risks, and opportunities
• Support business development activities including capture strategy, competitive assessments, gate reviews, and customer engagement for major pursuits
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and knowledge transfer to less experienced contracts professionals (Levels 2-4)
• Serve as subject matter expert and resource for contracts team on complex FAR/DFARS interpretations, contract types, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with reading and interpreting contracts and statements of work
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g., DFARS), and other agency regulations.
• Proven experience in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $110,500 – 205,000. 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.