Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Contracts Specialist at L3Harris Technologies, Palm Bay, FL, will lead proposal preparation, negotiate terms, and administer government contracts in compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR. You’ll collaborate with customers, program teams, and legal to minimize risk and ensure timely contract execution.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years if no degree. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 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.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge.
• Hands on experience with EAR and ITAR.
• Experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization and administration of Commercial and Government Contracts.
• Experience in problem solving through creative solutions drawing from prior experience is preferred.
• Possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate complicated and sensitive subjects via formal letters, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of cost and price estimating concepts
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience and be able to manage complex projects or processes.
• Able to travel as required and on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, negotiating, and administering a large volume of contracts of various types for a variety of customers.
• Ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFAR and ITAR.
• Reviewing RFPs; preparing proposals including engineering changes; performing associated negotiation and defining activities.
• Performing risk assessment of proposal/contract terms and conditions; formulating and executing strategies to minimize potential risks to the business.
• Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.
• Serving as point of contact for the customer during all phases of a program.
• Generating and maintaining contract documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Travel flexibility

Negotiation

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

EAR/ITAR experience

RFP review & proposals

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: 44820

Job Location: Palm Bay, 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:

This position is responsible for conducting proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection, and administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard government contracts.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing, negotiating, and administering a large volume of contracts of various types for a variety of customers.

• Ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFAR and ITAR.

• Reviewing RFPs; preparing proposals including engineering changes; performing associated negotiation and defining activities.

• Performing risk assessment of proposal/contract terms and conditions; formulating and executing strategies to minimize potential risks to the business.

• Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.

• Serving as point of contact for the customer during all phases of a program.

• Generating and maintaining contract documentation.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 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:

• Demonstrate characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge.

• Hands on experience with EAR and ITAR.

• Experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization and administration of Commercial and Government Contracts.

• Experience in problem solving through creative solutions drawing from prior experience is preferred.

• Possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate complicated and sensitive subjects via formal letters, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of cost and price estimating concepts

• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a cross-functional team environment.

• Experience and be able to manage complex projects or processes.

• Able to travel as required and on short notice.

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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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