Specialist, Contracts

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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

• Responsible for RFP and solicitation review and risk assessment, proposal strategy and preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts and programs.
• Partnered with L3Harris Program Management Office, Contracts serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and our customers.
• Maintains official contractual records and the contracts repository.
• Analyzes proposal materials and estimates to ensure accuracy and risk capture.
• Keeps key stakeholders informed and involved throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Leads customer negotiation process.
• Negotiates complex contract terms and conditions with US Government customers, as well as with commercial and international customers.
• Champions and leads the program contract change management process.
• Advises business unit leaders and management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Communicates effectively and continuously within and outside of own function and business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary.
• Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on complying with L3Harris policies, procedures and practices, as well as contractual requirements.
• Able to handle multiple assignments and achieve program goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities and self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Clearance if necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Experience and success with managing complex contracts of all types (FFP, CPIF, CPFF, FPIF, etc.).
• Experience in a Customer-Facing Contracts role to both USG DoD and International customers.
• Experience in providing business, contractual and risk mitigation strategies to support the needs of the program.
• Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle including contracts administration, proposal preparation and close-out.

Qualifications

• Depth of knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS, WAWF, DIBBS, PIEE, CPAR.
• Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationship, provide RFP shaping/analysis and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.
• Negotiation experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite – high level of proficiency.
• Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc.) are a strong plus.