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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Specialist, Contracts Job Code: 33140Job Location: Onsite at our Ashburn, VA facility Job Schedule: 9/80Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description:

The selected candidate will be responsible for all facets of contract formation and administration including proposal preparation, fact-finding, negotiation and definitization of assigned US Government contracts and Prime contracts.

Responsibilities Include:

• Interaction with external customers, internal Program Management office and functional departments.
• Protecting the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions.
• Using working knowledge of Government regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and other agency regulations.
• Managing the order entry and contract review process of assigned programs, including customer POs, solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall administration.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews customer RFQs and contract T&Cs and advise program and contracts leadership on contractual rights and obligations. Identifies contractual issues; analyzes impact & ramifications; and evaluates and recommends alternative solutions consistent with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business judgment.
• Maintains an in-depth familiarity with all details of assigned contracts, including cost, price, delivery/milestone commitments, payment terms, intellectual property, profit/fee, change status and restrictive clauses. Maximize profit and cash flow while minimizing risks during contract negotiation.
• Close interaction with external customers and internal program management office.
• Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration of assigned contracts/programs. Serves as the official repository for all contractual documentation and correspondence relative to assigned contracts.
• Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the respective customers.
• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Maintains historical information for assigned contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior contracts experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior contracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior contracts experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• BA/BS in a business or related field with 6+ years of experience administering defense contracts.
• Master’s Degree/MBA is a plus
• Direct experience working with FAR, DFARS, TINA, ITAR, EAR, CAS .
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Master’s Degree/MBA is a plus
• Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
• Must possess strong analytical, presentation, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc) are a strong plus
• Experience with OTA’s
• DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

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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