Specialist, Contracts

L3HHCM20•Clifton, NJ

3d•$79,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris has an opening for a Contracts Specialist within the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector with a focus on direct international commercial sales. This role requires effective oral and written communication skills and the individual will be responsible for interfacing with the internal and external customer. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ability to interpret and execute contractual documents (request for proposal, contract awards, modifications, etc.). Ability to interpret contract structures and types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M, etc.) and differentiate associated risk levels. Ability to review all assigned proposals and bids, identify and include beneficial terms and conditions (including terms of payment, ITAR, taxes and duties, international considerations, etc.). Ability to negotiate and interpret business agreements (teaming agreements, non disclosure agreements, export license agreements, etc.). Identify contract issues in program performance, offer solutions and implement those solutions as agreed upon by the team while exercising good judgement with minimal supervision. Maintain positive internal and external customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct. Working understanding of FAR/DFARS, specifically FAR Part 12, commercial items. Understand and implement company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a miminum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years prior related experience in the field of Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law, Finance or other applicable field
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years related experience in the area of Contracts Administration/Management
Working knowledge and understanding of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations
Skilled in the art of communication, analysis, negotiations, evaluation and presentations, including respectful and professional behavior demonstrated at all times.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint

Nice To Haves

Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry and/or Federal Government/military
Juris Doctrate Degree
Practical knowledge of project/program management.

Responsibilities

Interpret and execute contractual documents (request for proposal, contract awards, modifications, etc.)
Interpret contract structures and types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M, etc.) and differentiate associated risk levels
Review all assigned proposals and bids, identify and include beneficial terms and conditions (including terms of payment, ITAR, taxes and duties, international considerations, etc.)
Negotiate and interpret business agreements (teaming agreements, non disclosure agreements, export license agreements, etc.)
Identify contract issues in program performance, offer solutions and implement those solutions as agreed upon by the team while exercising good judgement with minimal supervision
Maintain positive internal and external customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct
Understand and implement company policies and procedures