Senior Specialist, Contracts

About the role

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions that connect the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Responsibilities

• Administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts.
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare bids; process specifications, progress, and other reports; advise management on contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data; maintain historical information.
• Interpret contract requirements and track contractual performance to requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison for contractual communication between L3Harris and customers.
• Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulatory requirements.
• Assist procurement personnel with contracting tasks, including establishing flow-down terms and conditions.
• Utilize knowledge of regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations.
• Read and interpret contracts and statements of work (SOW).
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately.
• Possess strong attention to detail, identifying discrepancies and inconsistencies in data and documents, ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality in all work outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience working with Defense programs, FAR/DFARS, and TINA.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organization, negotiation skills, and management skills.
• Excellent computer skills including MS office applications (strong Excel and Word skills).
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple contracts with minimal assistance from others.
• Excellent people skills with a positive attitude, able to collaborate in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team environment.