Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Malabar, FL is seeking a Specialist, Contracts to lead contract analysis, review solicitations, and negotiate terms to optimize cash flow and corporate objectives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; ability to obtain a security clearance; familiarity with FAR/DFARS and contract administration.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risk, and interface with customers to ensure compliant, timely contract deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4+ years of experience; graduate degree with 2+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control and administration.
• Establish and maintain primary contractual interface with the customer.
• Provide business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and related regulations.
• Work under general supervision with minimal travel and possibility of security clearance.

Skills

Contract management

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Contracts order entry system

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: 42442

Job Location: Malabar, FL

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

Job Description:

The Contracts department influences successful business outcomes in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs. Provides business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance. Analyzes new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. Protects the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions. Utilizes working knowledge of regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations. Analyzes significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures. Manages the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration. Establishes and maintains primary contractual interface with the customer. Maximizes cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives.

Essential Functions:

• The Contracts Specialist is an experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management.
• May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
• Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
• Manages the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration.
• Acts as primary point of contact between L3Harris and customer.
• Provides business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance
• Assists with necessary agreements (e.g. Non-disclosure Agreements, Bailment Agreements, Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding)
• Working knowledge of regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements (e.g. DFARS)
• Works under general supervision
• Minimal travel, as required
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret clearance
• Microsoft Office – MS Word, MS PPT, MS Excel etc.
• Will require data entry into Contracts order entry system

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.