L3Harris Technologies→

Lead, Contracts at L3Harris Technologies in Bristol Township, PA

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeBristol Township, PA

Skills

contract lawnegotiationcontract administrationrfp reviewrisk assessmentproposal preparationchange managementfardfaritarearcascpffffpifafleadershipmanagementcommunicationinfluenceproblem solvingbusiness judgmentfar part 15 programscommercial negotiationgovernment customer negotiationcritical thinkingpresentation skillsteam buildingmentoringtraining

Job Description

Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code: 44322

Job Location: Bristol, PA

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Lead to serve as a key point of contact within and outside the organization to communicate, negotiate, and influence contract terms, policies, and procedures. The individual is instrumental in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance contract management efficiency and effectiveness, developing and executing short-term operational plans that support business objectives and deliver measurable results. Success in this role will require strong management and leadership skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and administration within the industry.

Essential Functions:

Provide expertise and guidance to implement strategies to advance critical business objectives.
Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs.
Lead complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
Be innovative to develop solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
Address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.
Serve as contracts point of contact both internal and external to the organization.
6+ Years' Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS and a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g. CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc. development, production, engineering services, commercial and non-commercial, etc.
Ability to travel up to 25%

Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers
Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.
Proven business negotiator while exercising sound business judgement with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence both internally and externally.
Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
Excellent communication, presentation, team building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.
Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
Experience mentoring and training junior staff members
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations.
Active security clearance (preferred / not required)

#LI-ML2