Sr. Specialist, Contracts (Contracts Manager)

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

• Manage a complex portfolio of DoD-related contracts.
• Provide business, contractual, and risk mitigation strategic guidance for DoD-related Commercial and CAS covered contracts from contract inception to contract close-out.
• Support large program efforts, regularly contribute in business strategy formation and tactical implementations at all levels.
• Participate in the proposal development process by identifying areas of risk, and promoting innovative solutions to internal and external customers.
• Work in partnership with legal counsel to provide recommendations from a Contracts perspective on legal activities, intellectual property interests, disputes, claims, protests, and lawsuits.
• Analyze new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business goals and objectives.
• Continue to advance commercial pricing strategies and support commercial item procurement justifications where applicable.
• Understand and ensure compliance with US Government acquisition regulations, cost and price estimating concepts, Intellectual Property and an in-depth working knowledge of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 acquisition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience in Contract Management and US Government Federal Acquisition Regulation. 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.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• In depth knowledge of contract lifecycle management: RFP review, proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and computer skills.
• Creative and strategic mindset.

Pay

The salary range for this role in New York state is $79,500 - $147,500. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.