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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 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.
• 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 experience. In 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 $110,500 - $205,000. 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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