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Lead, Contracts

Rochester, New York

Job ID 36654
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code: 36654

Job Location: Remote

Schedule: (9/80 Regular)

Essential Functions:

  • Supports a variety of contract types for both services and products in a commercial and/or traditional US Government contracting environment.
  • Develops, negotiates, and administers contracts while monitoring compliance with government acquisition and export control regulations.
  • Interacts directly with customers and senior management personnel.
  • Drives major efforts such as proposals from a contracts perspective, coordinating with all involved functions.
  • Contributes to the preparation and analysis of the business and financial structures of proposals, contracts, agreements and business unit operational initiatives.
  • Participates in new business pursuit strategies, and presents a complete business position in bid and no bid recommendations.
  • Participates in the business analysis and review of proposed business terms, costs, risks and opportunities during cost and price reviews.
  • Contributes in proposal estimating, pricing, and documentation requirements.
  • Drafts, negotiates, and reviews agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Licensing, Escrow, and other legal documents.
  • Reviews regulatory & policy changes for impact and makes recommendations to ensure continued compliance with all applicable procurement regulations and policies.
  • Serves as the primary facilitator of commercial negotiations, both domestically and internationally
  • Identifies and helps execute opportunities to improve programmatic financial positions during contract administration.
  • Processes timely and accurate entries into and management of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
  • Demonstrates self-motivation and agility as the primary focal point for all Contractual matters within the Division. Operates collaboratively with a high degree of independence.

Qualifications:

  • Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in negotiating, drafting and administering complex government and/or commercial contracts.
  • Must have knowledge of procurement regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS)
  • Demonstrated capability negotiating contractual matters in government and/or commercial setting
  • Experience managing and utilizing an ERP System to facilitate Contracts records and bookings

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • MBA Preferred
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to work well in a team environment
  • Experience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR), and international commercial principles such as INCOTERMS.
  • Experience in a commercial contracting environment preferred

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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in NYC area is $108,000.00 - $201,000.00

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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