Senior Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Contracts manages a complex portfolio of Department of Defense-related contracts and provides strategic business, contractual, and risk-mitigation guidance for DoD-related commercial and CAS-covered contracts throughout their lifecycle, from inception to close-out. The role supports large program efforts, contributes to business strategy and tactical implementation, and provides contractual support for commercial and programmatic strategies, operational decisions, proposal risk analysis, mitigation alternatives, and negotiations. The position participates in proposal development by identifying risks and promoting innovative solutions for internal and external customers. It partners with Finance, Programs, Sales, and legal counsel; advances commercial pricing strategies; supports commercial-item procurement justifications; and analyzes laws, regulations, and contract trends for their potential business impact. The role also provides Contracts recommendations concerning legal activities, intellectual property, disputes, claims, protests, and lawsuits. The position requires knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition regulations, cost and price estimating concepts, intellectual property, and working knowledge of FAR Parts 12 and 15. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior related experience in contract management and U.S. Government Federal Acquisition Regulation; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Understanding of U.S. Government acquisition regulations, cost and price estimating concepts, and intellectual property.
In-depth working knowledge of FAR Parts 12 and 15.
Strong organizational and computer skills.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
In-depth knowledge of contract lifecycle management, including RFP review, proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration.
Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting.
Creative and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

Manage a complex portfolio of DoD-related contracts.
Provide business, contractual, and risk-mitigation strategic guidance for DoD-related commercial and CAS-covered contracts from inception through close-out.
Provide contractual support for commercial and programmatic strategies, operational decision-making, proposal risk analysis, mitigation alternatives, and negotiation oversight.
Participate in proposal development by identifying risks and promoting innovative solutions for internal and external customers.
Partner with Finance, Programs, Sales, and other key functional areas on new and continuing programs to achieve desired objectives and outcomes.
Advance commercial pricing strategies and support commercial-item procurement justifications where applicable.
Analyze new laws, regulations, and contract trends for potential impacts on business goals and objectives.
Work with legal counsel to provide Contracts recommendations on legal activities, intellectual property interests, disputes, claims, protests, and lawsuits.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Government acquisition regulations.