Specialist, Contracts

About the role

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting 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 to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare bids; process specifications, progress, and other reports; advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information.
• Prepare contractual letters, Terms & Conditions, Representations & Certifications for proposals to the U.S. Government and other DoD Contractors.
• Provide audit and fact-finding support for major proposals.
• Administer and close contracts.
• Compile information and reports.
• Interpret contract requirements and track contractual performance to the requirements.
• Work with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison for contractual communication between L3Harris and our customers.
• Conduct change management processes with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customers.
• Assist in proposing and negotiating contracts for the company’s products and services in prime and subcontracting environments.
• Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulatory requirements.
• Assist procurement personnel with significant 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.
• Influence successful business outcomes to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs.
• Provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support level employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with Defense programs, including FAR, DFARS, and/or TINA.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
• Ability to constructively challenge others and take a robust stance when required to promote or defend the company’s position.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word skills).
• Professional maturity and confidence in expressing a point of view with senior management.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in data and documents, ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality in all work outputs.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organization, negotiation skills, and management skills.
• Self-motivating 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.