About this role
L3Harris
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our Contracts organization. This role requires a recognized expert and thought leader who will manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.
Essential Functions:
- Manage a team of contracts professionals for our growing Acoustic Systems Portfolio and provide expertise, guidance, training, and leadership 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 contract activities for assigned contracts / programs.
- Lead Complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
- Develop solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
- Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.
- As Portfolio Lead, serve as contracts point of contract both internal and external to the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business or related field and minimum 9 years prior related experience or Graduate Degree with minimum of 7 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- 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.
- Must have active Secret clearance
- Ability to travel when needed
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers.
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Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.
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Proven business negotiator while exercising sound judgement with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence both internally and externally.
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Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
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Excellent communication, presentation, team building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environments.
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Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
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Experience mentoring, leading and training junior staff members
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, statement of works, solicitations/RFPs, or government regulations
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NCMA Certification CFCM, CPCM or CCCM (preferred / not required)
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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington State, DC and Virginia (Greater D.C. area), Denver, or NYC areas is $133K-$247K. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $115K-$214K. 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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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.