Lead, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Carlsbad, CA seeks a Lead Contracts to guide negotiations, draft agreements, and ensure compliant contracting across services and products. The role centers on advising stakeholders, negotiating terms, and coordinating with legal, program teams, and customers to protect company interests.

You will lead complex government and commercial contracts, monitor compliance with FAR/DFARS, manage bid strategies, and drive improvements in contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; or 13 years without a degree.
• Extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and administering complex contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and export controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and commercial/government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Supports a variety of contract types for services and products in commercial and government environments.
• Develops, negotiates, and administers contracts while ensuring compliance.
• Interacts with customers and senior management.
• Leads major proposals from a contracts perspective with cross-functional coordination.
• Reviews business terms, costs, risks, and opportunities during reviews.
• Drafts and negotiates Teaming, NDA, Licensing, and other documents.
• Ensures regulatory updates are incorporated and communicates impact.
• Serves as primary facilitator of commercial negotiations domestically and internationally.
• Travel up to 5%.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Government contracting

FAR/DFARS knowledge

ERP systems

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP system

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 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.

Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code: 44797

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 : Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Lead to provide guidance and review work to ensure compliance and quality. This position will serve as a key point of contact within and outside the organization to communicate, negotiate, and influence contract terms, policies, and procedures. The individual is instrumental in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance contract management efficiency and effectiveness, developing and executing short-term operational plans that support business objectives and deliver measurable results. Success in this role will require strong management and leadership skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and administration within the industry.

Essential Functions:

• Supports a variety of contract types for both services and products in a commercial and/or traditional US Government contracting environment.
• Develops, negotiates, and administers contracts while monitoring compliance with government acquisition and export control regulations.
• Interacts directly with customers and senior management personnel.
• Drives major efforts such as proposals from a contracts perspective, coordinating with all involved functions.
• Contributes to the preparation and analysis of the business and financial structures of proposals, contracts, agreements and business unit operational initiatives.
• Participates in new business pursuit strategies, and presents a complete business position in bid and no bid recommendations.
• Participates in the business analysis and review of proposed business terms, costs, risks and opportunities during cost and price reviews.
• Contributes in proposal estimating, pricing, and documentation requirements.
• Drafts, negotiates, and reviews agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Licensing, Escrow, and other legal documents.
• Reviews regulatory & policy changes for impact and makes recommendations to ensure continued compliance with all applicable procurement regulations and policies.
• Serves as the primary facilitator of commercial negotiations, both domestically and internationally
• Identifies and helps execute opportunities to improve programmatic financial positions during contract administration.
• Processes timely and accurate entries into and management of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and agility as the primary focal point for all Contractual matters within the Division. Operates collaboratively with a high degree of independence.
• 5% travel required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in negotiating, drafting and administering complex government and/or commercial contracts.
• Extensive experience with a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g. CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc. development, production, engineering services, commercial and non-commercial, etc.
• Must have knowledge of procurement regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS).
• Demonstrated capability negotiating contractual matters in government and/or commercial setting.
• Experience managing and utilizing an ERP System to facilitate Contracts records and bookings.
• MBA Preferred.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR), and international commercial principles such as INCOTERMS.
• Experience in a commercial contracting environment preferred.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $110,500 - $205k. 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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