Senior Specialist, Contracts

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Harris 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. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris 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.

Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Makes substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

• Conducting in-depth RFP analysis, identifying risks, and crafting compelling proposals in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
• Aligning contracts with company policies, legal requirements, and customer expectations.
• Developing competitive bids and proposals tailored to customer needs and organizational objectives.
• Leading contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and an executable business deal are reached.
• Managing the contract administration process for optimal support of internal and external customers.
• Serving as the key liaison between L3
  
  Harris and customers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Working with cross functional teams to evaluate performance costs, performance, and delivery schedules to ensure contract accuracy and completeness.
• Managing change processes in dynamic environments, coordinating with internal teams, and preserving rights for adjustments.
• Demonstrating independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactively contributing strategic insights to business operations for continuous execution and improvement.
• Building strong relationships and enhancing team dynamics.
• Prioritizing tasks with urgency to meet multiple deadlines and customer commitments.
• Advising management on contractual rights and obligations to protect company interests.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

• 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.

• Experience in federal contract management, including Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions with government entities and prime contractors across various contract types.
• Familiarity with working alongside DCMA, DCAA, and other federal agencies.
• Experience managing intellectual property and data rights issues.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple contracts independently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with experience working collaboratively in a diverse, multidisciplinary, and fast-paced team environment.

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