Specialist, Contracts

Specialist, Contract

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. 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.

L3Harris Space and Sensors in Mason, OH is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager. The successful candidate must have a demonstrable record of achievement in the contracting career field and will be responsible for managing daily, cradle-to-grave US Government contract management activities on a variety of programs and requirements. This role requires strong interpersonal attributes / skills, including high ethical standards, strong organizational and communication skills, and be a team player able to live L3Harris values every day Integrity, Respect, Excellence.

Essential Functions

All aspects of contract management, including but not limited to :

• Terms and condition review, markup, risk identification and mitigation, and negotiation skills.
• Preparation and negotiation of pre-award agreements including non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements.
• Proposal preparation, including detailed analysis of cost and pricing details, risk, opportunities, and creating unique terms and conditions with cross functional input.
• Lead contract negotiations for all scopes, cost, terms, and conditions; and
• Contract execution, compliance, change management, and contract closeout.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated the focal point of professional communications between company and customer. Additionally, successful candidates must have demonstrated the record of being a key member of an integrated program team, supporting the customer, program management, engineering, finance, quality, operations, and supply chain through clear communication of contractual requirements, interpretation, law, regulations, and policies and procedures. The successful candidate must have proficient knowledge of U.S. Government regulations including FAR, DFAR, EAR, and ITAR. The successful candidate must have demonstrated record of issues resolution and complex problem solving.

Qualifications

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, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Ability to work onsite in Mason, Ohio full time. Must interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers. Must be qualified to obtain a Government security clearance. 4 years' experience with US Government Contracts including (at a minimum) cost-reimbursement, T&M, and Firm Fixed Price contracts. 4 years' experience with FAR / DFARS, and TINA. Familiarity with ITAR. 4 years' experience with commercial terms and conditions. 4 years' experience in working competitive pursuits. 4 years' experience negotiating contract type, terms and conditions, and price. 4 years' experience with intellectual property and data rights.

Preferred Additional Skills / Experience :

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