Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris•San Diego, CA

7d•$79,000 - $147,000

About The Position

L3Harris has a position open for a Contracts Specialist. This individual must effectively develop both oral and written communication with the internal and external customer and must effectively perform the following: Ability to interpret and implement company programs, policies, and procedures; Must be able to understand contract structures and types (i.e. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M) and differentiate between levels of risk associated with these structures; Ability to review all assigned proposals and bids to ensure the most beneficial terms and conditions, including terms of payment, and profit achieved; Must be able to support cross functional network; Participate, as necessary, in meetings to provide internal and external customer with current status and to ensure understanding of contractual commitments and/or issues; Required to also assist in collection of over-aged payments; Perform contract close-out; Demonstrate a basic understanding of business agreements (i.e. teaming agreement, non-disclosure agreement or proprietary agreement, and if/when an export license is needed; Identify contract issues in program performance, implements solutions and carries to completion while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision; This individual must maintain customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct.

Requirements

B.S. / B.A. Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law, or other applicable field.
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations based on experience.
Must be skilled in the arts of communication, analysis, negotiations, evaluation and presentations, including respectful and professional behavior demonstrated at all times.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
May have practical knowledge of project management

Responsibilities

Effectively develop both oral and written communication with the internal and external customer
Interpret and implement company programs, policies, and procedures
Understand contract structures and types (i.e. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M) and differentiate between levels of risk associated with these structures
Review all assigned proposals and bids to ensure the most beneficial terms and conditions, including terms of payment, and profit achieved
Support cross functional network
Participate, as necessary, in meetings to provide internal and external customer with current status and to ensure understanding of contractual commitments and/or issues
Assist in collection of over-aged payments
Perform contract close-out
Demonstrate a basic understanding of business agreements (i.e. teaming agreement, non-disclosure agreement or proprietary agreement, and if/when an export license is needed
Identify contract issues in program performance, implements solutions and carries to completion while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision
Maintain customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct