Specialist, Contracts

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage international commercial sales by interpreting contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR. The role interfaces with internal and external customers to deliver accurate contractual guidance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with several years of relevant experience, preferably in aerospace/defense, and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years in Accounting, Business Administration, Contract Administration or related field.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years related experience in Contracts Administration/Management.
• Experience in Aerospace/Defense industry and/or Federal Government/military is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute contractual documents (RFPs, contracts, modifications).
• Interpret contract structures and types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M).
• Review proposals and bids; identify beneficial terms and conditions (payments, ITAR, taxes, international aspects).
• Negotiate and interpret business agreements (teamings, NDAs, export license agreements).
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Understand FAR/DFARS and Government regulations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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: Specialist, Contracts

Job Code: 41761

Job Location: Open to: San Diego, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Bristol, PA; Clifton, NJ; Melbourne, FL; Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job Description

L3Harris has an opening for a Contracts Specialist within the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector with a focus on direct international commercial sales. This role requires effective oral and written communication skills and the individual will be responsible for interfacing with the internal and external customer. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to interpret and execute contractual documents (request for proposal, contract awards, modifications, etc.)
  • Ability to interpret contract structures and types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M, etc.) and differentiate associated risk levels
  • Ability to review all assigned proposals and bids, identify and include beneficial terms and conditions (including terms of payment, ITAR, taxes and duties, international considerations, etc.)
  • Ability to negotiate and interpret business agreements (teaming agreements, non disclosure agreements, export license agreements, etc.)
• Identify contract issues in program performance, offer solutions and implement those solutions as agreed upon by the team while exercising good judgement with minimal supervision
• Maintain positive internal and external customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct
• Working understanding of FAR/DFARS, specifically FAR Part 12, commercial items
• Understand and implement company policies and procedures

Essential Functions

• Working knowledge and understanding of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations
• Must be skilled in the art of communication, analysis, negotiations, evaluation and presentations, including respectful and professional behavior demonstrated at all times.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years prior related experience in the field of Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law, Finance or other applicable field
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years related experience in the area of Contracts Administration/Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry and/or Federal Government/military
• Juris Doctrate Degree
• Practical knowledge of project/program management.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $79,000 - $147,000. 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.

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

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