Job Title: Lead, Contracts
Job Code: 13176
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Description:
Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches. Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business and/or functional results.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs - Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the respective customers - Provides a proactive voice in the business process - Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications - Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness - Prepares bids and proposals - Prepares and conducts negotiations - Processes specifications, progress report, and other reports - Ability to think critically, problem solve and work independently - Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a team environment - Ability to multi-task and determine priorities while working on multiple assignments - Dedication to meet customer deadlines - Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers - Conducts change management process with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customers - Utilizes contract sales order system to record contract awards and modifications - Advises management of contractual rights and obligations - Compiles and analyzes data as required Maintains historical information for assigned contracts - Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management
- Serves as delegate for Sr. Manager, as needed
Qualifications:
- Active Secret security clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- BA/BS in a business or related field and 9+ Years' relevant experience - Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS - Experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications:
- Negotiation experience - Active Top Secret security clearance is a strong plus - Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience - Demonstrated ability to build relationships - Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must - NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc) are a strong plus
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.
