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Job Title:           Sr. Contracts Specialist

Job Code:          20298

Job Location:    Northampton, MA, Fall River, MA, Chesapeake, VA

Schedule:          9/80 

Job Description:

This Senior Contracts Specialist position is working in the Maritime Imaging Systems business unit, which is part of the L3 Harris Technologies (IMS) Integrated Mission Systems business Segment.  This position is responsible for preparing proposals, leading negotiations,  and managing contract awards and modifications through contract closeout for contracts which support the US Navy by providing mission critical products and services for their Submarine applications and their Surface Navy applications.  This position may support contracts and opportunities with other customers which are Prime Contractors to the US Navy and at times this position may also support business pursuits and contracts for customers in the foreign/international naval business market. 

Essential Functions:

Responsible for RFP and soliciation review and risk assessment, proposal strategy and preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts and programsPartnered with L3Harris Program Management Office, Contracts serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and its customers and also maintains official contractual records / contracts repositoryAnalyzes proposal materials and estimates to ensure accuracy and risk captureKey stakeholder and cross-functional team member that leads the preparation of proposals and obtain appropriate approvals prior to submission to customerLeads customer negotiation processAbility to negotiate complex contract terms and conditions and SOWs with US Government customers,  as well as possibly with commercial and international customersChampions and leads the program contract change management process Advises business unit leaders and management of contractual rights and obligationsAbility to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of higher levels of management, as well as peer associates.Communicates effectively and continously within and outside of own function and 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 complying with L3Harris policies, procedures and practices, as well as contractual requirements. Ability to handle multiple assignments and achieve program goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities and self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Experience with FAR, DFAR contracts.Experience and success with managing complex contracts of all types (FFP, CPIF, CPFF, FPIF, etc).Experience in providing business, contractual and risk mitigation strategies to support the needs of the program.Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle including, contracts administration, proposal preparation and close-out.Microsoft Office Suite – high level of proficiencyAbility to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Ctitizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Depth of knowledge of 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 experienceExperience with ITAR, EAR, CAS, WAWF, DIBBS, PIEE,CPARDemonstrated business acumen/finance experienceDemonstrated ability to build relationshipsAdvanced verbal and written communication skills are a mustNCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc) 

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