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Job Title: Manager, Contracts 

Job Code: 25489

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80-Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Essential Functions:

Manages a team with focus on policy and strategy implementation. Establishes operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the job function. Focus is on short-term operational plans (e.g. less than 1 year). Provides measurable input of new products, processes or standards in operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall functional results.

• Leads and directs experienced professionals. Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct report(s) who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Has hiring, promotion and compensation authority within own organization, in accordance with management review and approval.
• Reports to Senior Manager or higher.
• Communicates within and outside of organization to explain and influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches. 
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function or business area results. Requires management and leadership knowledge in job area and comprehensive knowledge within professional discipline.
•  Proven management and leadership knowledge in Department of Defense Contracts. Extensive experience with a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g. CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc. development, production, engineering services, commercial and non-commercial, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs
•       Active security clearance
• Government and Industry Contracting

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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