Sr. Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Camden, NJ seeks a Senior Specialist, Contracts Manager to lead contract review, negotiation, and administration for assigned programs. This on-site role requires coordinating with customers, internal teams, and compliance with government and commercial requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with several years in aerospace/defense contracts, plus strong negotiation and proposal experience, and the ability to travel and obtain a US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 4+ years.
• At least 4 years of experience with contracts management in aerospace, defense, or government.
• Experience handling proposals, contract negotiation, RFP review, and administration with external customers.
• Experience managing pre-award and post-award activities end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the customers.
• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment per policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
• Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy.
• Works with cross-functional team to prepare proposals and approvals.
• Prepares and conducts negotiations.
• Builds relationships and works in a team environment.
• Champions change management with internal and external teams.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Presents information to broad audience, inclusive of management.
• Multi-tasks and determines priorities on multiple assignments.
• Negotiates contract terms with commercial, international and US Government customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel, and work extended hours, as needed.

Skills

Contract management

RFP review

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract management systems

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 Manager

Job Code: 43094

Job Location: Camden, NJ (on-site)

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

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

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.
• Builds relationships and work in a team environment.
• Champions change management process with internal and external team.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Presents information to broad audience, inclusive of management.
• Multi-tasks and determine priorities while working on multiple assignments.
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions with commercial, international and US Government customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel, and work extended hours, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• At least 4 years of experience with Contracts management in the aerospace, defense, or government verticals.
• Experience managing business with external customers, including proposal preparation, contract negotiation, RFP review, and administration.
• Experience handling pre-award and post-award activities end-to-end.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM).
• Experience supporting international contracts.
• Experience using contract management systems and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $91,500 - $170,500. 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. 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.

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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