Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code: 12707

Job Location: Richardson, TX

Job Description:

As a Lead, Contracts, you will perform cradle-to-grave contract management for federal and commercial contracts. Assist in the Management of the company’s customer interface and administrative activities related to obtaining and executing prime and subcontracts for delivery of products and services. This position supports the Agile Development Group division, which specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting in proposing and negotiating contracts for the company’s products and services in prime and subcontracting environments

• Ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulatory requirements and providing the primary customer interface on related issues

• Advising management on business decisions from a contractual perspective and facilitating customer interface regarding contract performance matters

• Providing in-house guidance and training on federal procurement regulatory matters to Program Managers, Division staff, and other stakeholders

• Negotiating terms and conditions with both government and commercial customers

• Acting as the primary company interface with customer contracting officers and procurement agents.

• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability obtain and maintain a secret DoD clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain additional clearances as required

• B.S. or B.A. in Business, Finance or related degree required

• MBA desired with equivalent experience

• Minimum of 8 years experience in a federal contract management environment involving Cost Reimbursable, Time & Material, and Firm Fixed Price contracting

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of contract management

• Deep understanding of FAR and DFARs contracting and subcontracting regulatory guidance. Able to provide guidance to others to ensure compliance in the proposal, negotiation, administration and other contract related activities

• Negotiating terms and conditions with both the government and prime contractors for various contract types

• Experience working with the DCMA, DCAA and other federal agencies

• Experience with intellectual property and data rights

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Self-motivating and able to manage multiple contracts with little assistance from others

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment

• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

• Professional Contracting Certifications

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.