Director, Contracts

Director, 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 Location : Nashville, TN

Schedule : 9 / 80

Clearance : Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Contracts to lead a team of contract professionals for one of LHX's most dynamic and diverse sectors. As a key member of the TSS LT, you will shape contract strategy, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirementsprotecting company interests while enabling growth. You will collaborate across functions to influence contract practices and drive operational improvements. With deep expertise in UCC, FAR, international and commercial contracting, and government procurement, you will help align business decisions with customer requirements and financial imperatives. This role leads an organization who manages complex contracts critical to achieving financial goals, including orders, revenue, operating income, and cash flow, while continuously improving systems and processes to deliver measurable results.

Essential Functions

• Lead a team of contract professionals and provide direction for assigned contracts and programs.
• Serve as a key member of the TSS sector leadership team, representing contract matters across the business.
• Act as the primary liaison between L3Harris and customers, maintaining strong relationships and communication.
• Review RFPs, assess risk, prepare proposals, and negotiate contracts with commercial and US Government customers.
• Ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment align with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Analyze material estimates, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness in both proposals and EACs.
• Conduct change management and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customers.
• Utilize contract management systems to record awards, modifications, and maintain historical contract data.
• Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks.
• Prepare, process, and present specifications, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline operations, and implement business improvements.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Build effective relationships across teams and foster collaboration to achieve business objectives.
• Clearly present information to management and broad audiences, supporting informed decision-making.

Qualifications