Manager, DoD Contracts

Job Title:

Manager, Contracts

Job

Job Location:

Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule:

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

The Contracts Manager influences successful business outcomes in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs. Provides business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance. Analyzes new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. Protects the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions.

Utilizes working knowledge of regulations including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations. Analyzes significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures. Manages the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration.

Establishes and maintains primary contractual interface with the customer. Maximizes cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives.

• Plan, conduct and direct projects or major phases of significant project assignment, coordinating the efforts of internal stakeholders in the performance of assigned activities.
• Administer moderate to large contracts of great complexity.
• Independently negotiate with the customer contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms.
• Recommend contract changes, including major revisions and coordinate the preparation and final negotiation of change orders, supplemental agreements, price re‑determination, etc. affecting the life of the contract.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements to protect the company.
• Monitor internal progress of contracts with various business units to ensure fulfillment of contract requirements.
• Monitor and review for completeness, accuracy and conformance with Federal and Defense procurement regulations and company procedural requirements.
• Prepare all necessary internal reports for management and periodic reports to customer contracting officers/buyers as required.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures and practices relating to contract administration.
• Employed must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience;
  In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Subject matter expertise in Government, Commercial, and International contracting.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and the FAR, DFARS and other government procurement regulations.
• Finance and Estimating/Pricing acumen a plus.

Salary Range: $108,000 - $201,000.
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. L3

Harris 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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