Lead, Contracts

L3Harris • Tempe, AZ

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Vision Solutions Sector is seeking a Contracts professional to expand and grow the organization’s strategic footprint. The role requires a self-starter capable of high-level independent work and providing expert guidance across the full contract lifecycle for DoD, Commercial, CAS-covered, and International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts.

The Lead, Contracts plans and directs significant project assignments, administers complex contracts, negotiates contract terms and requirements with customers, and coordinates changes and negotiations. The role ensures regulatory and company compliance, monitors contract progress across business units, reviews contract documentation, prepares reports, and supports the development of contract administration policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience in Contracts; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Working experience with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 acquisitions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting.
• Understanding of cost and price estimating concepts and Intellectual Property principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead within a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases of significant project assignments, coordinating internal stakeholders’ efforts.
• Administer moderate to large contracts of great complexity.
• Independently negotiate contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms with customers.
• Recommend contract changes, including major revisions, and coordinate the preparation and final negotiation of change orders, supplemental agreements, price re-determinations, and other changes affecting the life of a contract.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements to protect the company.
• Monitor internal contract progress across business units to ensure fulfillment of contract requirements.
• Monitor and review contract materials for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with Federal and Defense procurement regulations and company procedures.
• Prepare necessary internal management reports and periodic reports to customer contracting officers or buyers as required.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and practices relating to contract administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior