About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Title: Lead, Contracts Manager</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Code</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">: 39442</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Location:</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> Northampton, MA (on-site)</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Schedule: 9/80 regular</span> </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">(</span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.</span></em></p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></em></p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">About L3Harris Technologies:</span></em></strong></p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Description:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The Lead, Contracts will provide contractual guidance/direction as it relates to the execution of company programs, business development, and day-to-day operations. This role will oversee and execute contracts and support compliance with FAR, DFAR, and all applicable contract documents.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Essential Functions:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of contracts including time and materials, firm-fixed price, fixed price incentive fee, and cost reimbursement.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Provide contractual advice and guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program office, finance, pricing and security for seamless contract administration.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Provide knowledge of applicable government regulations in the execution of business activity. Serve as advisor and make recommendations as needed on contractual, proposal and business matters.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support proposal efforts including review of contract provisions and review of proposal response.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Conduct negotiation activity and settlement of provisions, producing sound contract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, contract amendments/modifications, which mitigate/minimize company risk and support company goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Comply with procedures and systems necessary to afford adequate contract controls and services, including contract records management and reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Coordinate all essential activity with legal Counsel and obtain necessary approvals for proposal submittals, contract negotiation, award, execution, and close-out.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Work with business development and program departments to support current and future business needs.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to reach conclusions; find alternatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proficiency to work with standard computer products and devices including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), the Internet and the ability to comprehend and learn new software.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to perform multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Advanced working knowledge of FAR / DFAR and Commercial Terms, ITAR and general law.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Consistently maintains a high level of productivity; ability to manage priorities; high degree of flexibility; ability to meet deadlines; multi-task oriented; pays attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to obtain and mantain a US Secret clearance.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Qualifications:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">6+ years of experience managing contracts in the DoD space. </span><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preferred Additional Skills:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Active Secret Security Clearance.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">In addition to depth of USG contract management experience, the ideal candidate would also have contract management experience in the international / foreign military direct commercial sales.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Strong communication skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $108,000 - $190,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 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.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:white">#LI-IK1</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:white">#LI-Onsite</span></p>