Director, Contracts

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH or Mason, OHSchedule: 9/80Job 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 a team.Highly visible 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 reports, 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 communicates 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 and maintains historical information for assigned contracts.Ability to clearly present information to a 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.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.

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