Associate, Contracts (Mason, OH)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate in Contracts to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in contract management within the defense and technology sectors. You'll lead the administration of contracts, providing support to internal teams, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a strategic mindset. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to mission-critical projects while developing professionally in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management support for complex programs.
• Analyze and mitigate business and contractual risks.
• Prepare, negotiate, and execute contracts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

PeopleSoft Contracts modules

Excel

Job description

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Job Title: Associate, Contracts

Job Code: 18985

Job Location: Mason, OH

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is offering an Associate position within our Contracts Department. This role is designed for a highly motivated individual seeking to gain experience in contract management and administration in the defense and technology sectors.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, including high ethical standards, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to be a team player who lives L3Harris values every day – Integrity, Respect, Excellence.

• Lead the administration and general business processes for contract management support to complex, multi-year, government, commercial, and international programs, in accordance with company policies, government regulations, and customer requirements.
• Process contract funding into PeopleSoft and maintain program performance metrics.
• Provide contract management support to internal program teams, offering strategic insights, solving complex problems, and providing creative solutions.
• Analyze, assess, and provide mitigation strategies for business and contractual risks.
• Prepare, negotiate, review, and execute contracts detailing prices, terms, and special provisions.
• Identify applicable subcontract flow-down clauses and conduct risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, corporate policies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Contracts modules.
• Experience creating and maintaining complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with U.S. government agencies.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and computer skills.
• Creative and strategic mindset.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or membership in any protected group. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Please note that many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is only granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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