Lead, Contracts Manager

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of contracts including time and materials, firm-fixed price, fixed price incentive fee, and cost reimbursement.
• Provide contractual advice and guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program office, finance, pricing and security for seamless contract administration.
• Provide knowledge of applicable government regulations in the execution of business activity. Serve as advisor and make recommendations as needed on contractual, proposal and business matters.
• Support proposal efforts including review of contract provisions and review of proposal response.
• Cover negotiation activity and settlement of provisions, producing sound contract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, contract amendments/modifications, which mitigate/minimize company risk and support company goals.
• Comply with procedures and systems necessary to afford adequate contract controls and services, including contract records management and reporting.
• Coordinate all essential activity with legal counsel and obtain necessary approvals for proposal submittals, contract negotiation, award, execution, and close-out.
• Work with business development and program departments to support current and future business needs.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to reach conclusions; find alternatives.
• Proficiency to work with standard computer products and devices including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), the Internet and the ability to comprehend and learn new software.
• Ability to perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
• Advanced working knowledge of FAR / DFAR and Commercial Terms, ITAR and general law.
• Consistently maintains a high level of productivity; ability to manage priorities; high degree of flexibility; ability to meet deadlines; multi-task oriented; pays attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Minimum of 7 years of prior related experience if holding a graduate degree. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 6+ years of experience managing contracts in the DoD space.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• In addition to depth of USG contract management experience, the ideal candidate would also have contract management experience in the international / foreign military direct commercial sales.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $108,000 - $190,000. 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.

Schedule

9/80 regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)