Specialist, Contracts

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Specialist, Contracts to provide expert guidance across the full contract lifecycle for complex government, commercial and international agreements. You will collaborate with Program Management, Legal, Finance and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, sound business decisions while maintaining independence and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant contract experience.
• Graduate degree with 2+ years relevant experience; or 8+ years if no degree.
• Experience with DoD contracts and diverse contract types (CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc.).
• Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.

Responsibilities

• Review solicitations and prepare compliant proposals; lead contract negotiations.
• Provide guidance on terms, risk mitigation, and contract changes across programs.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

FAR familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Contracts

Job Code: 40102

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

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.

Serves as contracts professional responsible for providing expert guidance and oversight across the full contract lifecycle on complex government, commercial and international contracts. Reports to Senior Manager or higher. Communicates within and outside of organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches. This position reports directly to Manager of Contracts and functions as a key business advisor, ensuring all contractual action aligning with corporate objective, regulatory requirements and risk management strategies. Will collaborate closely with Program Management, Legal, Finance and Supply Chain to ensure sound business decisions and compliant execution.

Essential Functions

• The ability to perform advanced contract management activities including reviewing solicitations and preparing compliant proposals, leading contract negotiations and ensuring that all contractual documentation supports company and customer objectives. Responsibilities include interpreting contact terms, identifying and mitigating risks, managing contract modifications and advising internal teams on contractual rights and obligations.
• The candidate must possess a high degree of independence, professionalism, and technical expertise with the ability to operate in a fast-paced organization. This role requires a strong attention to detail, superior communication skills and the capacity to influence and inform senior-level decision making without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Required 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.
• Management and leadership knowledge in Department of Defense Contracts. Extensive experience with a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g. CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc. development, production, engineering services, commercial and non-commercial, etc.
• Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Government and Industry Contracting.
• Active security clearance but not required.

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.

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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