Sr Manager, Contracts

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Contracts leads the Networking and Data Links Solutions (NDLS) Division contracts organization within L3Harris’s Spectrum Superiority Sector. The role provides contractual leadership across a portfolio of U.S. government and commercial opportunities, shaping contract strategy and execution to support compliant business growth and customer outcomes. The position establishes and implements contract policies, processes, and procedures; provides direction and oversight for compliance; reviews proposals; assesses contractual and regulatory risk; and leads negotiation preparation and execution. The Sr. Manager works with government contacts and cross-functional partners, including program management, engineering, finance, legal, and trade compliance, while leading and mentoring contract professionals and advancing continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of prior related experience; or 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, with experience leading and mentoring a team of contract professionals.
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize contract processes and improve efficiency.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence people within and outside the organization, including leadership.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and finalize complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for working in a collaborative team environment.
Eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education within the discipline or an MBA.
NCMA professional certification, 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 implement contract policies, processes, and procedures to support 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 applicable government and international laws and regulations.
Use risk management methodologies to assess and minimize company risk.
Lead negotiation preparation and execution to support strong contractual outcomes.
Work with government contacts and cross-functional 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 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, on matters of substantial importance.
Negotiate and finalize complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions, to maximize value and mitigate risk.