Lead, Contracts

L3Harris; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Lead, Contracts to own the contract lifecycle for DoD, commercial, and international sales, negotiating terms and ensuring compliance across programs in Tempe or Londonderry.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and lead negotiations to maximize strategic value. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to drive complex contracts across cross-functional teams in defense environments with adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 9+ years in contracts.
• Graduate degree preferred; 7+ years experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years related experience.
• Experience with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct major contract projects with internal stakeholders.
• Administer large, complex contracts.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and scope with customers.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and company requirements.
• Prepare internal and customer reports.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

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: 47482

Job Location: Tempe, AZ or Londonderry, NH

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

Job Description:

The Integrated Vision Solutions Sector is seeking a Contracts professional looking to expand and grow strategic footprint within the organization. The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of high-level independent work, providing expert guidance across the full contract lifecycle for DoD, Commercial, CAS-covered, and International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, conduct and direct projects or major phases of significant project assignment, coordinating the efforts of internal stakeholders in the performance of assigned activities.
• Administer moderate to large contracts of great complexity.
• Independently negotiates with the customer contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms.
• Recommend contract changes, including major revisions and coordinates the preparation and final negotiation of change orders, supplemental agreements, price re-determination, etc. affecting the life of the contract.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements to protect the company.
• Monitors internal progress of contracts with various business units to ensure fulfillment of contract requirements.
• Monitors and reviews for completeness, accuracy and conformance with Federal and Defense procurement regulations and company procedural requirements.
• Prepares all necessary internal reports for management and periodic reports to customer contracting officers/buyers as required.
• Assists in developing policies, procedures and practices relating to contract administration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience in Contracts. 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
• Working experience with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 acquisitions

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting
• Understanding of cost and price estimating concepts and Intellectual Property principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead within a cross-functional team environment.

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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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