Director, Contracts

L3HHCM20•Clifton, NJ

1d•$138,500 - $296,500

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Contracts to lead a team of contract professionals. As a key member of the Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) sector leadership team, you will shape contract strategy, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements—protecting 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 15 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 13 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

In depth knowledge of contract lifecycle management: RFP review, proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration.
Experience with both commercial and gov’t contracts.
Understanding of FAR, DFARS, UCC.
Understanding of revenue recognition, pricing strategies, and financial impact of contracts.
Strong negotiation skills for commercial and government contracts
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead, engage, and inspire high-performing operations teams.
Demonstrated success in leading organizational growth, establishing strategies, and driving scalable process improvements.
Expertise in developing and implementing team performance measures and metrics.
Highly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Lead a team of contract professionals and provide direction for assigned contracts and programs.
Serve as a key member of the IVS 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.
Ability to obtain a US security clearance