Lead, Contracts

L3Harris•Ashburn, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Contracts manages contracts from beginning to end for government and commercial research and development projects. The role supports business development and delivery by reviewing and negotiating contract terms, monitoring deadlines, coordinating documentation, and working with customers and internal teams to maintain strong client relationships and align work with program goals. It is part of the Agile Development Group, which develops technologies including unmanned aircraft systems, advanced radar, next-generation weapons, and RF sensing technologies. The position supports prime and subcontracting environments and provides contractual guidance to management, Program Managers, Division staff, and other stakeholders. It ensures compliance with federal procurement requirements and serves as a primary company contact for customer contracting officers and procurement agents. The role requires the ability to work in a classified environment such as a SCIF. It is on-site in Ashburn, Virginia, with a 9/80 schedule: employees work 80 hours over nine of every 14 days and have every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Ability to work in a classified environment, such as a SCIF.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent experience.
Significant federal contract management experience, including Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
Recognized subject matter expertise and in-depth knowledge of contract management practices.
Strong expertise in FAR and DFARS regulations, including guiding teams through compliance during proposal development, negotiation, and contract administration.
Proven experience negotiating terms and conditions with government entities and prime contractors across various contract types.
Familiarity working alongside DCMA, DCAA, and other federal agencies.
Experience managing intellectual property and data rights issues.
Ability to manage multiple contracts independently and strong self-motivation.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience collaborating in a diverse, multidisciplinary, fast-paced team environment.
Strong work ethic and dedication to the organization’s success.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Professional contracting certifications.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Assist in proposing and negotiating contracts for company products and services in prime and subcontracting environments.
Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulatory requirements and provide the primary customer interface on related issues.
Advise management on business decisions from a contractual perspective and facilitate customer communications regarding contract performance.
Provide in-house guidance and training on federal procurement regulations to Program Managers, Division staff, and other stakeholders.
Negotiate terms and conditions with government and commercial customers.
Act as the primary company interface with customer contracting officers and procurement agents.
Manage contracts across their lifecycle, including reviewing terms, tracking key deadlines, and coordinating contract documentation.
Support customer relationships and help ensure expectations and program goals remain aligned.