Manager, Contracts

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Clifton, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$94,000–$174,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Support, Career Counseling, Change Management, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Law, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), English Language, Facebook, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government, Government Regulations, Leadership, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Planning, People Management, Process Improvement, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Spanish Language, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Twitter, Willing to Travel, YouTube
LOCATION
Clifton, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Manager, Contracts at L3Harris Technologies

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Manager, Contracts

Multiple Locations Bristol, Pennsylvania; Clifton, New Jersey

Job ID 36948

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L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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.

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: Manager, Contracts

Job Code: 36948

Job Location: Bristol, PA (onsite, full time) Or Clifton, NJ (Clifton 2 days a week with 3 days a week at Bristol)

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

  • $10,000 Sign on bonus eligible*

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager to oversee a team of contracts professionals, provide guidance and review work to ensure compliance and quality. This position will serve as a key point of contact within and outside the organization to communicate, negotiate, and influence contract terms, policies, and procedures. The individual is instrumental in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance contract management efficiency and effectiveness, developing and executing short-term operational plans that support business objectives and deliver measurable results. Success in this role will require strong management and leadership skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and administration within the industry.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage a team of contracts professionals 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 contact activities for assigned contracts/programs.
  • Lead complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
  • Be innovative to 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.
  • Serve as contracts point of contact 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 a minimum of 7 years of 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.
  • Ability to obtain a clearance
  • Ability to travel, no more than 25%.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers
  • Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.
  • Proven business negotiator while exercising sound business judgement with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence both internally and externally.
  • Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, team building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.
  • Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
  • Experience mentoring and training junior staff members
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations.
  • Active security clearance (preferred / not required)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California,

Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $108,000 -

$201,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New

York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $94,000 - $174,000. 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. 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 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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