About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Title: Lead, Contracts </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Code: 36562</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Location:</strong><strong> Palm Bay, FL</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Description: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Step into a key role where your expertise in proposal and contract management is vital to our most important contracts within the Intelligence and Cyber Sector. As an expert, you'll manage critical, large contracts that are essential to our success. Your skills will be recognized both inside and outside the company as you shape and close business deals. Your input will help develop innovative business processes. By putting strategic plans into action, you'll be able to see the fruits of your labor reflected in measurable advancements across business and functional outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Join us and become the cornerstone of our contract management team, propelling our organization forward with your knowledge and contributions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential Functions: </strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyzing RFPs in depth, identify risks, and craft compelling proposals in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Aligning contracts with company policies, legal requirements, and customer expectations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and outcomes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Building strong relationships and enhancing team dynamics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Liaise between L3Harris and customers to facilitate effective communication and contractual action.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Working with cross functional teams to evaluate performance costs, performance, and delivery schedules to ensure contract accuracy and completeness.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Managing change processes in dynamic environments, coordinating with internal teams, and preserving rights for adjustments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrating independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute strategic insights to drive continuous business improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Prioritizing tasks with urgency to meet multiple deadlines and customer commitments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Advising management on contractual rights and obligations to protect company interests.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Maintaining detailed records for all contracts managed.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Clearly presenting information to various stakeholders, including management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Acting as a stand-in for the Sr. Manager as needed, upholding leadership standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Qualifications: </strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s 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></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Active Secret security clearance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills: </strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), ensuring compliance and strategic guidance in complex contractual environments.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>#LI-KT1</strong></span></p>