Senior Specialist, Contracts

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Contracts in Norfolk, VA to manage RFP reviews, risk assessments, negotiations, and contract administration for assigned programs. The role requires coordinating with customers and cross‑functional teams to ensure compliant, timely outcomes.

Candidates should have 6+ years in contracts management, PMP/NCMA credentials preferred, and strong communication skills. A 9/80 schedule with travel and possible extended hours is typical for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Or, 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.
• 6-10 years’ experience in Contracts management.
• Project Management experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the respective customers
• Provide proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements
• Analyze material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Work with cross‑functional team to prepare proposals and approvals
• Prepare and conduct negotiations
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations
• Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project Management

Ability to travel and work extended

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Graduate Degree

NCMA Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite Proficiency

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: 42011

Job Location: Norfolk, VA.

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

Job Description:

Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs

• Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the respective customers
• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements
• Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Works with cross‑functional team to prepare proposals and approvals
• Prepares and conducts negotiations
• Ability to think critically, problem solve and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a team environment
• Ability to multi‑task and determine priorities while working on multiple assignments
• Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial, international and US Government customers
• Champions change management process with internal and external team
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
• Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain USG clearance is desired, ability and willingness to travel, and work extended hours, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Or, 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.
• 6-10 years’ experience in Contracts management.
• Project Management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• MS Office Suite Proficiency
• NCMA Certification
• Strong communication skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington State, DC and Virginia (Greater D.C. area), Denver, or NYC areas is $91K-$170K. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $79K-$147K. 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.

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• 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.

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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.

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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