Senior Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Specialist, Contracts to manage complex government and commercial contracts. You will lead proposals, negotiations, and contract execution, partnering with customers and internal teams to protect the company's interests.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and cost/price analysis, with a track record of mitigating risk and guiding senior management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of contracts experience, or Graduate Degree and 4+ years; or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposals, contract negotiations, and customer contacts for assigned programs.
• Analyze material estimates, production costs, and schedules for accurate proposals.
• Lead negotiations and ensure timely contract execution with customers.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and government regulations.
• Advise senior management on contractual rights and obligations; mitigate risk.

Skills

Contract management

Government contracts

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Code: 44431

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10 - Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description: Senior professional with strong knowledge of contract management and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex contracts of substantial importance to the organization with general oversight and direction. Communicates within and outside of the organization to influence and gain cooperation on operational practices, processes, and approaches. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on business results.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management, and customer contact activities for assigned programs.
• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Analyzes material estimates, other direct costs, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness for inclusion into proposals.
• Prepares proposals per specific terms of requests for proposal.
• Prepares and leads fact-finding and negotiations as part of negotiating team.
• Maintains communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.
• Ensures final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
• Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and respective customers.
• Reviews FAR and DFARS regularly to ensure contract compliance with government regulations.
• Evaluates contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extension of contracts.
• Implements and supports continuous improvement program initiatives.
• Provides a proactive voice in the business process to mitigate risk.
• Advises senior management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintains historical information for assigned contracts.
• Ability to clearly present information to broad audiences, inclusive of executive management, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 6+ years of experience with contracts management on United States Government contracts.
• 4+ years of experience with international and commercial contracts.
• 6+ years of experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, & CAS.
• 6+ years of experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 4+ years of experience with negotiating complex contracts.
• Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships.

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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