Senior Contracts Leader – Defense Programs

L3Harris; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a contracts team within the Acoustic Systems Portfolio in Northampton, MA. This hybrid role covers RFP review, risk assessment, negotiation, and contract administration for large, complex programs.

Travel as needed. The ideal candidate has a strong background in FAR/DFAR, excellent negotiation and leadership skills, and a U.S. security clearance, with the ability to influence at high levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or related field with 9+ years experience, or graduate degree with 7+ years experience; or 13+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years’ experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS and a range of contract types.
• Active US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracts team for Acoustic Systems Portfolio and provide guidance to implement strategies.
• RFP review, risk assessment, proposal prep, contract negotiation, administration and change management for assigned contracts.
• Lead complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Develop solutions to complex contracting issues aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide direction to address major contractual issues and serve as contracts point of contact.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field

Graduate Degree

Tools

NCMA Certification

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a contracts team within the Acoustic Systems Portfolio in Northampton, MA. This hybrid role covers RFP review, risk assessment, negotiation, and contract administration for large, complex programs.

Travel as needed. The ideal candidate has a strong background in FAR/DFAR, excellent negotiation and leadership skills, and a U.S. security clearance, with the ability to influence at high levels.