Lead, Contracts

L3Harris•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of contract management. Manage large, complex contracts of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Provide input into new products/processes and implement operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results. Essential Functions: Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the respective customers Provides a proactive voice in the business process Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness Prepares bids and proposals Prepares and conducts negotiations Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a team environment Conducts change management process with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customers Utilizes contract sales order system to record contract awards and modifications Advises management of contractual rights and obligations Compiles and analyzes data as required Maintains historical information for assigned contracts Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management Ability to obtain US Government clearance

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS
Experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs
Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the respective customers
Provides a proactive voice in the business process
Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
Prepares bids and proposals
Prepares and conducts negotiations
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a team environment
Conducts change management process with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customers
Utilizes contract sales order system to record contract awards and modifications
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations
Compiles and analyzes data as required
Maintains historical information for assigned contracts
Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management
Ability to obtain US Government clearance