Sr, Specialist, Contracts
About The Position
The Sr. Specialist, Contracts works in the Surface and Airborne Integrated Systems (SAIS) business unit within L3Harris Technologies’ Space & Mission Systems (SMS) business segment. The position prepares proposals, leads negotiations, and manages contract awards through closeout for commercial, international, and U.S. Government contracts. Contracts support maritime activities and mission-critical products and services for naval submarine and surface applications. The role may also support opportunities with other prime contractors serving U.S. and foreign customers in the international naval market. The position is based on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah, or Palm Bay, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days for a total of 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
- At least 2 years of experience successfully managing complex contracts of various types, including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, and FPIF.
- At least 2 years of experience in a customer-facing contracts role serving U.S. Government DoD and international customers.
- At least 2 years of experience providing business, contractual, and risk-mitigation strategies to support program needs.
- At least 4 years of experience across the contract life cycle, including contract administration, proposal preparation, and closeout.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government clearance if necessary.
Nice To Haves
- In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements such as DFARS, and other agency regulations.
- Familiarity with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS, WAWF, DIBBS, PIEE, and CPAR.
- Ability to develop customer relationships, provide RFP shaping and analysis, and participate in proposal development and bid strategy.
- Negotiation experience.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated business acumen or finance experience.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- NCMA professional certifications such as CPCM or CFCM are a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Review RFPs and solicitations, assess risk, and develop proposal strategies and proposals for assigned contracts and programs.
- Manage contract negotiations, administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts and programs.
- Serve as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and customers in partnership with the Program Management Office.
- Maintain official contractual records and the contracts repository.
- Analyze proposal materials and estimates for accuracy and risk capture.
- Lead cross-functional proposal preparation and obtain appropriate approvals before submission to customers.
- Lead customer negotiations, including negotiation of complex terms, conditions, and Statements of Work with U.S. Government, commercial, and international customers.
- Lead the program contract change management process.
- Advise business unit leaders and management on contractual rights and obligations.
- Present information clearly to broad audiences, including senior management and peers.
- Communicate within and outside the function and business area, including with external parties such as customers and vendors when necessary.
- Explain and interpret L3Harris policies, procedures, practices, and contractual requirements, and gain cooperation with them.
- Manage multiple assignments, meet program goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
