Senior Specialist, Contracts

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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.

Job Title:
Sr. Specialist, Contracts

Job Code:
40684

Job Location:
Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80

Contracts professional looking to expand and grow strategic footprint within the organization. Self-starter capable of high-level independent work managing DoD, Commercial and CAS covered contracts. Support large program efforts, regularly contribute in business strategy formation and tactical implementations at all levels.

• Manage a complex portfolio of DoD-related contracts.
• Providing business, contractual, and risk mitigation strategic guidance for DoD-related Commercial and CAS covered contracts from contract inception to contract close-out.
• Provide contractual support for commercial and programmatic strategies, operational decision making, proposal risk analysis, mitigation alternatives, and negotiation oversight.
• Participate in the proposal development process by identifying areas of risk, and promoting innovative solutions to internal and external customers.
• Self-starter capable of high-level independent work with strong organizational and computer skills.
• Outreach and partner with other key functional areas, such as Finance, Programs and Sales on new and continuing programs to ensure desired objectives and outcomes are achieved.
• Continue to advance commercial pricing strategies and support commercial item procurement justifications where applicable.
• Analyze new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business goals and objectives.
• Work in partnership with legal counsel to provide recommendations from a Contracts perspective on legal activities, intellectual property interests, disputes, claims, protests, and lawsuits.
• Understanding of and ensuring compliance with US Government acquisition regulations, cost and price estimating concepts, Intellectual Property and an in-depth working knowledge of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 acquisition.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience in Contract Management and US Government Federal Acquisition Regulation. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• In depth knowledge of contract lifecycle management: RFP review, proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and computer skills.
• Creative and strategic mindset.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $79,500 - $147,500. 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,…