Senior Specialist, Contracts Manager

Senior Specialist, Contracts Manager

We are seeking a subject matter expert with deep expertise in contract management and a strong understanding of the broader job area. This role is responsible for managing large, complex contracts that are critical to the organization, operating with minimal supervision. The position involves cross-functional communication and collaboration, influencing changes to existing practices, processes, and approaches. The ideal candidate will drive meaningful improvements in systems, processes, and products, contribute to the development of new solutions, and execute operational plans that deliver measurable results across the business or function.

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 the 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 :

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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.