Sr Manager, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Contracts leads the contracts organization for the Networking and Data Links Solutions (NDLS) Division within L3Harris’s Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector. The role provides contractual leadership across a portfolio of U.S. government and commercial opportunities, partnering with business, program, and functional teams to support strategy, execution, compliant growth, and mission-critical capabilities. The position oversees contract management processes and establishes and implements policies, processes, and procedures aligned with segment and corporate goals. It guides compliance with contract and regulatory requirements and company policies, reviews proposals, assesses contractual risk, and leads negotiation preparation and execution. The role also works with government contacts and corporate partners, promotes continuous improvement, and leads and mentors contract professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree and at least 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of prior related experience.
Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, licensing, ITAR/EAR, and CAS.
Broad management and leadership skills, including experience leading and mentoring a team of contract professionals.
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize contract processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and finalize complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for collaborative work.
Ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders and leadership.
Eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education within the discipline or an MBA.
NCMA professional certifications such as CPCM or CFCM.
Currently holds an active Top Secret or Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the NDLS Division contracts organization.
Provide contractual leadership for U.S. government and commercial opportunities, adapting strategies to customer expectations, legal frameworks, and business models.
Establish and drive implementation of contract policies, processes, and procedures to achieve segment and corporate goals.
Provide leadership, oversight, direction, and guidance on compliance with contract and regulatory requirements and L3Harris policies and procedures.
Review proposals for compliance with company policy and customer solicitation requirements, and determine the applicability of government and international laws and regulations.
Use risk management methodologies to assess and minimize company risk.
Lead preparation for and execution of negotiations to support strong contract outcomes.
Work with government contacts and corporate representatives, including program management, engineering, finance, legal, and trade compliance.
Participate in initiatives and promote continuous improvement and best-in-class contracting.
Lead and mentor a team of contract professionals to achieve departmental and business goals.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize contract processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
Communicate and influence stakeholders, including leadership, regarding significant matters and new concepts, practices, and approaches.
Negotiate and finalize complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions, to maximize value and mitigate risk.