Lead, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Contracts in Rockwall, TX, to manage complex international contracts and ensure compliance with federal regulations. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in contract negotiation and administration, with at least 9 years of experience in handling defense contracts.

This role requires the ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface with senior stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Preference for individuals with experience in Israeli technology sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience or 7 years with a graduate degree.
• Experience reading and interpreting contracts is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract administration for international contracts.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with complex requirements.
• Interface with customers and senior management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Supplier performance management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code: 39441

Job Location: Rockwall, TX; Plano, TX; Greenville, TX (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

The Lead, Contracts position in the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Sector will join an International and Commercial Agreements team responsible for a diverse business area, with defense customers from various foreign governments, as well as large and small business prime contractors. This role requires an experienced Contract/Subcontracts Manager with a proven track record of managing strategically critical international technology suppliers engaged in the development of advanced and innovative technologies. The successful candidate will possess expertise in driving subcontractor accountability and performance through disciplined contract management, technical program oversight, executive-level engagement, risk management, and cross-cultural leadership. The role demands the ability to influence senior stakeholders, negotiate complex business and contractual matters, and ensure achievement of cost, schedule, and technical objectives within challenging, high-risk development environments.

This role will be responsible for the subcontract administration of a major international subcontractor supporting two large direct commercial sale prime contracts with foreign governments. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, administration, and subcontractor contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Essential Functions

• Understand and manage complex R&D, engineering, and technology development programs.
• Interpret technical data, design reviews, test results, and engineering performance metrics.
• Scope management and requirements traceability.
• Change management and contract modification processes.
• Claims avoidance and dispute resolution.
• Supplier performance management and corrective action implementation.
• Schedule performance analysis.
• Cost performance monitoring.
• Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Critical path analysis.
• Escalation management.
• Technical risk identification and mitigation.
• Supplier risk assessment.
• Programmatic and schedule risk analysis.
• Distinguish between technical challenges and management failures.
• Interpret contract requirements and track contractual performance to the requirements.
• Interface directly with customers, senior management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful execution.
• Act as the primary liaison for contractual communications between L3Harris and a major international subcontractor.
• Conduct change management processes with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights.
• Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulatory requirements.
• Assist procurement personnel with significant contracting tasks, including establishing flow-down terms and conditions.
• Influence successful business outcomes to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other contracts professionals and/or support level employees. May manage projects at this level with responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product.
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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.
• Minimum 5 years experience with reading and interpreting contracts and statements of work.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience working with Israeli technology or defense contractors.
• Understanding of Israeli business culture, communication styles, and decision-making processes.
• Ability to navigate direct communication styles and challenge-based discussions.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed stakeholders.
• Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
• Ability to constructively challenge others and take a robust stance when required to promote or defend the company’s position.
• Experience managing complex subcontracts (Development Activity, Supplier Performance Challenges).
• International contracting.
• Export control expertise.
• Intellectual property protection.
• International compliance requirements.