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Job Title: Specialist, Contracts

Job ID: 10267

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Description:

The Mission Networks Sector under the Space & Airborne Systems Segment provides highly secure managed infrastructure services for mission-critical communications, air traffic surveillance, and enterprise information management. L3Harris managed infrastructure is always on and always there, continuously improving operations safety and efficiency for our customers. Mission Networks has an immediate opportunity for a professional Contracts Manager with practical knowledge of contracts and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail. The Contracts Manager requires proficiency in items such as preparing and delivering contractual correspondence, proposal preparation, change management, negotiations, and maintaining contract files in full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. The Contracts Manager operates with a customer-service perspective that demonstrates the values of the company and will be expected to work with moderate oversight or direction to see tasks through to completion. The position will be required to communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, approaches, and implement operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

Essential Functions:

• 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 their respective customers

• Provides a proactive voice in the business process

• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications

• Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Prepares bids and proposals

• Prepares and conducts negotiations

• Processes specifications, progress report, and other reports

• Ability to think critically, problem solve and work independently

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a team environment

• Ability to multi-task and determine priorities while working on multiple assignments

• Dedication to meet customer deadlines

• Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers

• Conducts change management process with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customers

• Utilizes contract sales order system to record contract awards and modifications

• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations

• Compiles and analyzes data as required, maintains historical information for assigned contracts

• Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management

  Qualifications:

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. 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.

• Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS

• Experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust suitability adjudication

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in defense and aerospace industries

• Active security clearance from the US Government

• Experience with Intellectual Property considerations and regulations

• NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc) are a strong plus

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.