Contracts Manager – DoD Negotiations Leader (9/80)

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager to oversee a team of contracts professionals, provide guidance, and ensure compliance and quality across negotiations and administration.

The role requires deep knowledge of contract law, FAR/DFAR, and experience with CPFF, FFP, and other contract types; strong leadership to advance business objectives; security clearance is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 9+ years related experience; graduate degree optional.
• Experience managing DoD contracts and familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of contracts professionals and provide guidance, training, and leadership to achieve objectives.
• Develop overarching negotiation strategies and objectives.
• Develop solutions to complex contracting issues while aligning with organizational goals.
• Lead complex negotiations and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Direct team members to address major contractual and business issues in proposals and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

9+ years related experience

DoD contracts experience

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager to oversee a team of contracts professionals, provide guidance, and ensure compliance and quality across negotiations and administration.

The role requires deep knowledge of contract law, FAR/DFAR, and experience with CPFF, FFP, and other contract types; strong leadership to advance business objectives; security clearance is preferred but not required.