Lead, Contracts

Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code:  27723

Job Location: Mason, Ohio

Work Schedule: 9/80  (Off every-other Friday)

This position may be eligible for relocation

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:

L3Harris Space and Sensors in Mason, OH. is seeking an experienced Contracts Lead. The successful candidate must have a demonstrable record of achievement in the contracting career field and will be responsible for managing daily, cradle-to-grave US Government contract management activities on a variety of programs and requirements. This role requires strong interpersonal attributes/skills, including: high ethical standards, strong organizational and communication skills, land be a team player able to live L3Harris values every day – Integrity, Respect, Excellence.

Essential Functions: 

All aspects of contract management, including but not limited to:

• Terms and condition review, markup, and negotiations.
• Preparation and negotiation of pre-award agreements including non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements.
• Proposal preparation, including detailed analysis of cost and pricing details, risk, opportunities, and creating unique terms and conditions with cross functional input.
• Lead contract negotiations for all scope, cost, terms, and conditions.
• Contract execution, change management, and contract closeout.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated being the focal point of communications between company and customer.  Additionally, successful candidate must have demonstrated the record of being a key member of an integrated program team, supporting the customer, program management, engineering, finance, quality, operations, and supply chain through clear communication of contractual requirements, interpretation, law, regulations, and policies and procedures. 

The successful candidate must have proficient knowledge of U.S. Government regulations including FAR, DFAR, EAR, and ITAR.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated record of issues resolution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4 years or more experience with US Government Contracts including (at a minimum) cost-reimbursement, T&M, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Due to site requirements, must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be qualified to obtain a Government security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos.
• 4 years or more experience in interacting effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.
• 4 years or more experience with FAR/DFARS, and TINA. Familiarity with ITAR.
• 4 years or more experience with commercial terms and conditions.
• 4 years or more experience in working competitive pursuits.
• 4 years or more experience negotiating contract type, terms and conditions, and price.
• 4 years or more experience with intellectual property and data rights
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize and close actions before deadlines as required.
• Must be proficient in MS tool set.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.

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