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Sr. Specialist, Contracts

Nashville, Tennessee

Job ID 19484
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Overview

Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They’re the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

  • Full Time
  • Level: Experienced
  • Location: On Site
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  • Collaborative
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Influential
  • Organised
  • Strategic
  • Technical

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Being in program finance, you are exposed to many different aspects of the business. You have the opportunity to collaborate with program managers, engineers, supply chain and so many wonderful people that are dedicated to the customer’s mission.

Senior Associate, Audit

L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Pet insurance
  • Well-Being

    • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
    • Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
    • Discount platform

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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:   19484

Job Location:    Nashville, TN

Schedule:  9/80 

Job Requirements:

This position in the Targeting and Sensor Systems (TSS) Sector of the (IMS) Integrated Mission Systems Segment is responsible for the Contracts that supports a diverse business area, with Customers from various USG Departments and Agencies, as well as large and small business Prime Contractors. The qualified individual must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers.

Essential Functions:

  • Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary.
  • Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures and practices. 
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and achieve program goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Team player who is a problem solver and self-starter. 
  • Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities and self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision. 
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. 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.
  • Experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS
  • Experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) 
  • Experience with complex contracts.
  • Experience in providing business, contractual and risk mitigation strategies to support the needs of the program.
  • Experience with International Agreements and Terms and Conditions.
  • Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle including, contracts administration, proposal preparation and close-out.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of regulations including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationship, provide RFP shaping/analysis and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.  
  • Negotiation experience
  • Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills are a must
  • NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc) are a strong plus

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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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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.

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