Lead, Contracts (FOS)

Lead, Contracts

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 : Lead, Contracts

Job Code : 25977

Job Location : Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule : 4 / 10

Job Description : Experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of contract management and practical knowledge of project management. Manage large complex contracts of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight and direction. Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts / programs.
• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Analyzes material estimates, other direct costs, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness for inclusion into proposals.
• Prepares proposals per specific terms of requests for proposal.
• Prepares and leads factfinding and negotiations as part of negotiating team.
• Maintains communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.
• Ensures final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
• Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and respective customers.
• Review FAR and DFARS regularly to ensure contract compliance with government regulations.
• Evaluates contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extension of contracts.
• Implement and support continuous improvement program initiatives.
• Provides a proactive voice in the business process.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintains historical information for assigned contracts.
• Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related contracts experience. 9+ years of experience in contracts management with United States Government contracts. 6+ years of experience with international and commercial contracts. 9+ years of experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, & CAS. 9+ years of experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills :

Negotiation experience. Demonstrated business acumen / finance experience. Demonstrated ability to build relationships.

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.