Lead, Contracts

Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code: 31870

Job Location: Northampton, MA 

Schedule: 9/80 regular (Every Other Friday Off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

The Lead, Contracts will provide contractual guidance/direction as it relates to the execution of company programs, business development, and day-to-day operations.  This role will oversee and execute contracts and support compliance with FAR, DFAR, and all applicable contract documents.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of contracts including time and materials, firm-fixed price, fixed price incentive fee, and cost reimbursement.
• Provide contractual advice and guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program office, finance, pricing and security for seamless contract administration.
• Provide knowledge of applicable government regulations in the execution of business activity. Serve as advisor and make recommendations as needed on contractual, proposal and business matters.
• Support proposal efforts including review of contract provisions and review of proposal response.
• Conduct negotiation activity and settlement of provisions, producing sound contract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, contract amendments/modifications, which mitigate/minimize company risk and support company goals.
• Comply with procedures and systems necessary to afford adequate contract controls and services, including contract records management and reporting.
• Coordinate all essential activity with legal Counsel and obtain necessary approvals for proposal submittals, contract negotiation, award, execution, and close-out.
• Work with business development and program departments to support current and future business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience managing contracts in the DoD space. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of FAR / DFAR and Commercial Terms, ITAR and general law.
• Moderate (or better) computer skills, working knowledge of standard computer products and devices including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), the Internet and the ability to comprehend and learn new software.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to reach conclusions; find alternatives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
• Well organized; consistently maintains a high level of productivity; ability to manage priorities; high degree of flexibility; ability to meet deadlines; multi-task oriented; pays attention to detail.
• US Citizenship is required, as well as the ability to obtain and  mantain a US Secret clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• In addition to depth of USG contract management experience, the ideal candidate would also have contract management experience in the international / foreign military direct commercial sales.
• Strong communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $108,000 - $190,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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