Specialist, Contracts (San Diego)

Specialist, Contracts

L3Harris has a position open for a Contracts Specialist. This individual must effectively develop both oral and written communication with the internal and external customer and must effectively perform the following:

• Ability to interpret and implement company programs, policies, and procedures;
• Must be able to understand contract structures and types (i.e. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M) and differentiate between levels of risk associated with these structures;
• Ability to review all assigned proposals and bids to ensure the most beneficial terms and conditions, including terms of payment, and profit achieved;
• Must be able to support cross functional network;
• Participate, as necessary, in meetings to provide internal and external customer with current status and to ensure understanding of contractual commitments and/or issues;
• Required to also assist in collection of over-aged payments;
• Perform contract close-out;
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of business agreements (i.e. teaming agreement, non-disclosure agreement or proprietary agreement, and if/when an export license is needed;
• Identify contract issues in program performance, implements solutions and carries to completion while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision;
• This individual must maintain customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct.

Essential Functions:

• B.S. / B.A. Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law, or other applicable field.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations based on experience.
• Must be skilled in the arts of communication, analysis, negotiations, evaluation and presentations, including respectful and professional behavior demonstrated at all times.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint.

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or Federal Government/military.
• Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $79,000 - $147,000. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.