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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 space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Director, Contracts

Job ID: 12133

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH or Mason, OH

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Subject matter expert in Government and International contracting with strong business acumen and extensive experience with FAR, DFARS and ITAR. The successful candidate will provide outstanding leadership to our Defense Electronics contracts organization of approximately 20+ contract professionals spanning across 3 divisions and 3 domestic locations. This dynamic portfolio has approximately $1B in revenue and serves a wide range of customers with complex contractual arrangements that require expertise and creativity in all facets of contracting.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programsLeads of teamHighly visisble role – key part of the DE sector leadership team Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and their respective customers Provides a proactive voice in the business processProvides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completenessPrepares bids and proposalsPrepares and conducts negotiationsProcesses specifications, progress report, and other reportsAbility to think critically, problem solve and work independentlyDemonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a team environmentAbility to multi-task and determine priorities while working on multiple assignmentsDedication to meet customer deadlinesAbility to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customersConducts change management process with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customersUtilizes contract sales order system to record contract awards and modificationsAdvises management of contractual rights and obligationsCompiles and analyzes data as required Maintains historical information for assigned contractsAbility to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management  

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.10+ years of experience with leadership in contracts management, including overseeing large, complex proposals and negotiations.Demonstrated experience in leading complex contracts organizationsKnowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and the FAR, DFAR, ITAR, CAS and other government procurement regulations.This position will require the individual to be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.Experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) 

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active Secret Security Clearance

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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