Sr Manager, Contracts
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. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
About the role
Join L3Harris at the forefront of mission-critical innovation as the Sr. Manager, Contracts for the Networking and Data Links Solutions (NDLS) Division within the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector. In this highly visible leadership role, you will shape and lead the contracts function for a dynamic portfolio delivering advanced capabilities that enable information dominance, resilient communications, and operational advantage for our customers. This is a unique opportunity to partner across business, program, and functional teams to drive strategy, execution, and compliant growth in one of the company’s most impactful mission areas.
Responsibilities
- Lead the NDLS Division contracts organization.
- Provide contractual leadership for a mix of U.S. government and commercial opportunities, adapting strategies to varying customer expectations, legal frameworks, and business models.
- Establish and drive implementation of contract policies, processes, and procedures to ensure achievement of segment and corporate goals.
- Provide leadership, oversight, direction, and guidance of compliance awareness with contract and regulatory requirements as well as L3Harris policies and procedures.
- Review proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements; determine the applicability of government/international laws and regulations.
- Utilize risk management methodologies to assess and minimize risk to the company.
- Lead team in negotiation preparation and negotiation execution to ensure L3Harris enters strong deals.
- Work closely with government contacts and multi-function corporate representatives (e.g., program management, engineering, finance, legal, trade compliance).
- Participate in initiatives; promote continuous improvement and best-in-class contracting.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, licensing, ITAR/EAR, and CAS.
- Lead and mentor a team of contract professionals to achieve departmental and business goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize contract processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
- Communicate and influence leadership regarding matters of substantial importance.
- Negotiate and finalize complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions to maximize value and mitigate risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
- Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
- Eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Advanced education within the discipline or an MBA.
- NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc.).
- Currently holds an Active Top Secret or Active Secret security clearance.
Skills
- Broad management and leadership skills.
- Strong communication with parties within and outside of the organization.
- Ability to influence others to accept team's views or practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills necessary for working in a collaborative and positive team environment.
Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.