Principal, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Principal Contracts Lead for the NGJ program. This role focuses on driving business outcomes, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and UCC standards.

The position requires deep contract management experience, the ability to influence stakeholders, and readiness to obtain a US DoD security clearance. It involves oversight of contract execution and financial performance across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree with 10 years; or 16 years if no degree.
• Strong knowledge of UCC, FAR, DFARS and defense regulations.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead major contract phases and coordinate internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and scope with customers.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and company policies.
• Manage contract change control and administration.
• Interface with customers as primary contractual point of contact.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Risk management

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

Principal, Contracts

Job Code

45428

Job Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule

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

Job Description

Join L3Harris at the forefront of mission-critical innovation as the Principal Contracts Lead for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program within the Networking and Data Links Solutions (NDLS) Division of Spectrum Superiority (S2). In this highly visible role, you will help drive successful business outcomes across both new and ongoing programs by influencing key business and financial objectives, including orders, revenue, operating income, and free cash flow. You will provide contractual, business, and risk-mitigation strategy guidance, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and safeguard the company’s interests through sound interpretation and application of contractual terms and conditions.

This role requires strong working knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), applicable FAR supplements such as DFARS, and other agency regulations. You will analyze significant and complex contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate policy requirements. In addition, you will lead contractual reviews of solicitations, support proposal development, manage contract change control, oversee overall contract administration, and serve as the primary contractual interface with the customer. A key aspect of the role is structuring and negotiating contracts in ways that support business objectives and maximize cash performance.

Essential Functions

• Planning, conducting, and leading projects or major phases of significant assignments while coordinating internal stakeholders across assigned activities
• Administering moderate- to large-scale contracts of significant complexity
• Independently negotiating contract terms, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and conditions with customers
• Recommending and coordinating contract changes, including major revisions, change orders, supplemental agreements, and price redeterminations throughout the contract lifecycle
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company requirements to protect the company’s interests
• Monitoring contract execution across business units to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations
• Reviewing contract activity for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and defense procurement regulations, as well as company procedures
• Preparing internal management reports and required periodic reports for customer contracting officers and buyers
• Supporting the development of policies, procedures, and best practices related to contract administration
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize contract processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
• Strong communication with parties within and outside of the organization. Works to influence others to accept team's views or practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate and influence leadership regarding matters of substantial importance.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and finalize complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions to maximize value and mitigate risks.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills necessary for working in a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Advanced education within the discipline or an MBA
• NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc.)
• Currently holds an Active Top Secret or Active Secret security clearance.

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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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