Senior Manager, Contracts

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Contracts

Job Code: 26956

Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. You don’t work at L3Harris just for the advanced technology and equipment: You work here because you know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – you can make the world a safer place.

This Intelligence and Cyber team are seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a team and spearhead our contractual strategies with precision and expertise. As an experienced leader, you’ll lead a dedicated group of professionals in managing all aspects of contract negotiations, execution, and ensuring the seamless flow of agreements critical to our organization’s success. Your strategic acumen and keen eye for detail will drive our contractual processes forward, fostering strong relationships with customers and other stakeholders, while mitigating risks and optimizing opportunities.

The company has more than five decades of innovative and exceptional performance and has earned our place as a trusted provider to our customers. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess passion for driving results through effective contract management, this is a unique opportunity, and we invite you to apply and be a cornerstone in shaping our future success.

As an essential member of the L3Harris Contracts Team, you will be responsible for a comprehensive suite of functions that ensure the success and integrity of our contract management process. This will involve:

• Senior Manager, Contracts over a team within the Intelligence and Cyber Sector.
• Provide expert contractual direction and guidance for in all phases of the business cycle (pre-proposal, proposal, negotiation, and post-award).
• Provide evaluation, solution based business and contractual guidance, and risk mitigation strategies for contractual and business obligations, opportunities, rights, and remedies.
• Establish and drive implementation of contract policies, processes, and procedures to ensure achievement of segment and corporate goals.
• Provide leadership, oversight, direction, and guidance of compliance awareness with contract and regulatory requirements as well as L3Harris policies and procedures.
• Review proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements; determine the applicability of government/international laws and regulations.
• Utilize risk management methodologies to assess and minimize risk to the company.
• Lead team in negotiation preparation and negotiation execution to ensure L3Harris enters strong deals.
• Work closely with government contacts and multi-function corporate representatives i.e., program management, engineering, finance, legal, trade compliance, etc.
• Participate in initiatives; promote continuous improvement and best in class contracting.

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of degree, there is a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, licensing, ITAR/EAR, and CAS.
• Requires broad management and leadership skills with experience in leading and mentoring a team of contract professionals to achieve departmental and business goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize contract processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
• Strong communication with parties within and outside of the organization. Works to influence others to accept team's views or practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate and influence leadership regarding matters of substantial importance.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and finalize complex contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions to maximize value and mitigate risks.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary for working in a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Advanced education within the discipline or an MBA
• NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc.)
• Experience in AMS Regulations is a strong plus.
• Experience with commercial contracting/subcontracting, preferable ability to manage services-based contracts/subcontracts.

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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