Lead, Contracts Manager

Job Title: Lead Contracts Manager

Job Code: 39442

Job Location: Northampton MA (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 regular (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have 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 47000 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.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to reach conclusions; find alternatives.
• Proficiency to work with 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 perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
• Advanced working knowledge of FAR / DFAR and Commercial Terms ITAR and general law.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and mantain a US Secret clearance.

Qualifications:

• Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• 6 years of experience managing contracts in the DoD space.

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 $108000 - $190000. 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.

#LI-IK1

#LI-Onsite