Senior Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies•Bellmead, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Contracts to join its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) business area. The role supports a diverse business area with defense customers across various U.S. Government departments and agencies, as well as large and small business prime contractors. The position is onsite in Waco, Plano, Greenville, or Rockwall, Texas, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 80 hours over nine days in each 14-day period and have every other Friday off. The Senior Specialist administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. The role covers proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration, and customer contact to ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. It also examines cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness; prepares bids and reports; advises management on contractual rights and obligations; analyzes data; and maintains historical information. The specialist prepares contractual letters and proposal materials, supports audits and fact-finding for major proposals, administers and closes contracts, interprets and tracks contract requirements, and coordinates with customers, management, program teams, and procurement personnel to support successful contract execution and regulatory compliance. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of experience working with defense programs, FAR/DFARS, and TINA.
At least 6 months of demonstrated experience in contract negotiations.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements such as DFARS, and other agency regulations.
Ability to read and interpret contracts and statements of work (SOW).
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in data and documents while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
Strong verbal and written communication, organization, negotiation, and management skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple contracts with minimal assistance.
Excellent people skills, a positive attitude, and ability to collaborate in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare contractual letters, terms and conditions, and representations and certifications for proposals to the U.S. Government and other Department of Defense contractors.
Provide audit and fact-finding support for major proposals.
Administer and close contracts, including extending, negotiating, and terminating standard and nonstandard contracts.
Compile information and prepare reports.
Interpret contract requirements and track contractual performance against those requirements.
Work with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.
Serve as the primary liaison for contractual communications between L3Harris and its customers.
Ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations.
Assist procurement personnel with contracting tasks, including establishing flow-down terms and conditions.
Prepare bids; examine estimates of material, equipment, services, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness.
Advise management of contractual rights and obligations, compile and analyze data, and maintain historical information.