Director, Contracts

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/programs

Leads of team

Highly 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 process

Provides 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 completeness

Prepares bids and proposals

Prepares and conducts negotiations

Processes specifications, progress report, and other reports

Ability to think critically, problem solve and work independently

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a team environment

Ability to multi-task and determine priorities while working on multiple assignments

Dedication to meet customer deadlines

Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers

Conducts change management process with internal team and communicate equitable adjustment rights to customers

Utilizes contract sales order system to record contract awards and modifications

Advises management of contractual rights and obligations

Compiles and analyzes data as required Maintains historical information for assigned contracts

Ability 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 organizations

Knowledge 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

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