Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job ID:  17996

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. You don’t work at L3Harris just for the advanced technology and equipment: You work here because you know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – you can make the world a safer place.

Job Description:

Step into a key role where your expertise in proposal and contract management is vital to our most important contracts within the Intelligence and Cyber Sector. As an expert, you'll manage critical, large contracts that are essential to our success. Your skills will be recognized both inside and outside the company as you shape and close business deals. Your input will help develop innovative business processes. By putting strategic plans into action, you'll be able to see the fruits of your labor reflected in measurable advancements across business and functional outcomes.

Join us and become the cornerstone of our contract management team, propelling our organization forward with your knowledge and contributions.

As an essential member of the L3Harris Contracts Team, you will be responsible for a comprehensive suite of functions that ensure the success and integrity of our contract management process. This role includes:

• 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 L3Harris 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.
• Maintaining detailed records for all contracts managed.
• Clearly presenting information to various stakeholders, including management.
• Acting as a stand-in for the Sr. Manager, maintaining leadership excellence as needed.

Qualifications:                                                                                                                                          

• Security Clearance: Currently holds an Active Secret security clearance with the eligibility and willingness to progress to a Top Secret clearance as required.
• Education: Possesses a Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Brings a wealth of knowledge with a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 9 years of relevant experience in Government Contracts, demonstrating a deep understanding and practical application of regulations and standards.
• Regulatory Expertise: Has a strong command of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), ensuring compliance and strategic guidance in complex contractual environments.