Senior Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

FSAs

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, based in Carlstadt, NJ, seeks an experienced Senior Specialist, Contracts to manage contract lifecycles and negotiations with government and commercial customers. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, risk assessment, and favorable terms across domestic and international programs.

The position requires strong business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years experience, or graduate degree with 4+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for contractual communication with customers.
• Oversee contracts lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Assist in development of ARDE’s responses to RFPs.
• Lead contract negotiation with Government and domestic/international customers.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations including FAR/DFARS/NFS.
• Collaborate with senior management and program teams to ensure contract execution.
• Influence financial outcomes for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and cash flow.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Customer communication

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Cost & pricing analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

Adobe

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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: Senior Specialist, Contracts

Job ID: 42203

Job Location: Carlstadt, NJ

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

Job Description:

ARDE, a wholly owned subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., is looking for an experienced Senior Specialist, Contracts. ARDE is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical high performance pressure vessels to a broad array of domestic and international customers in the space and defense community. This role requires a candidate that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision. The candidate must have a strong business and financial acumen to succeed.

Essential Functions:

• Customer Interaction: Serve as the primary liaison for contractual communication between L3Harris and its customers.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee contracts from initiation through closeout in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all contracts and related correspondence.
• Proposal Support: Review customer Requests for Proposals and assist in the development of ARDE’s response, which includes:
• Examine solicitations, identify risks and draft proposal letters with unique terms and conditions of sale with cross functional input;
• Detailed analysis of cost and pricing data to ensure accuracy; and
• Support internal proposal reviews to leadership.
• Contract Negotiation: Review and markup customer terms and conditions, contracts and modifications, non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements. Lead negotiation discussions directly with Government and domestic and international commercial customers. Conduct change management reviews with internal stakeholders and resolve requests for equitable adjustments.
• Contractual Guidance: Advise management and program teams of contractual rights and obligations and interpretation of contract requirements, including FAR/DFARS/NFS requirements and export regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Interface with internal stakeholders, including senior management and program teams, to ensure successful contract execution.
• Business Outcomes: Influence successful business outcomes to achieve financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new and existing programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Government contracting, including a strong knowledge of the FAR/DFARS/NFS requirements and export regulations.
• Experience with multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Time & Materials.
• Experience in supporting proposal development activity and a deep understanding of cost and pricing data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to summarize complex issues using clear and concise language.
• Ability to function independently under minimal guidance and effectively manage competing priorities under rapidly evolving circumstances.
• Work effectively with team members that have diverse skills and backgrounds and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to lead with a strong work ethic and high degree of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the state of New Jersey is $91,500 - $170,500. 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.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.