Senior Associate, Contracts

Senior Associate, Contracts

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Senior Associate, Contracts is an early-career professional contributing to contract administration activities. Working under direct supervision, this role assists with the preparation, review, and administration of contracts for various programs and projects. The Level 2 Specialist supports compliance with regulatory and company requirements, communicates with internal stakeholders, and helps achieve operational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Contract Administration Assist with the preparation, administration, and closeout of basic contracts and proposals. Support the development of proposals, review contract terms for accuracy, and track contract performance requirements. Work with internal teams to gather information and ensure accurate contract documentation.
• Contract Monitoring Support the monitoring of contract progress by coordinating with business units to track deliverables and deadlines. Ensure contract files are complete and in compliance with standard company procedures and applicable regulations for Federal and Defense contracts.
• Reporting Prepare routine internal reports for management and assist with compiling information for reports to customers as required.
• Policy & Process Support Support adherence to policies, procedures, and practices related to contract administration. Suggest process improvements to increase efficiency or compliance as observed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related contracts experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related contracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related contracts experience.

Additional Skills:

• Understanding of cost and fixed price contract types, requirements, and principles.
• Experience working on Department of War production and research & development contracts.
• Assist with contract administration in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues, leadership, and customers.
• Experience supporting responses to requests for proposals and assisting with contract documentation.
• Experience working with various computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Learn and apply FAR/DFAR contract requirements under supervision.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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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