Senior Associate, Contracts

Job Title: Senior Associate, Contracts     

Job Code: 41997

Job Location: Nashville,TN; Tulsa,OK; Melbourne,FL; Greenville, TX; Loveland, CO; Rochester, NY

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently hiring for the role of Senior Associate, Contracts. This position is responsible for conducting proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection, and administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard US Government and International contracts.

Essential Functions:

• Supports contract management activities including reviewing solicitations and assisting in the preparation of compliant proposals.
• Assists in contract negotiations and helps ensure that contractual documentation supports company and customer objectives.
• Develops foundational skills in interpreting contract terms, identifying risks, processing contract modifications, and understanding contractual rights and obligations under the guidance of senior contracts staff.
• Assists in ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFARS, and ITAR, with oversight from senior contracts personnel.
• Reviews RFPs and assists in preparing proposals including engineering changes; supports associated negotiation activities and participates in defining proposal scope under the direction of senior staff.
• Assists in performing basic risk assessment of proposal and contract terms and conditions; supports the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies with guidance from senior contracts personnel.
• Works with customers, management, and program teams to help resolve issues, support approvals, and contribute to successful contract execution under the direction of senior contracts staff.
• Assists in serving as a point of contact for the customer during various phases of a program.
• Generates, maintains, and organizes contract documentation and files in accordance with company procedures.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

·       Experience working US Government Contracts either as a Prime or as a Subcontractor to a Prime.

·       Experience effectively communicating with area leadership.

·       Experience in problem solving through creative solutions.

·       Openness to learning and willingness to proactively ask questions.

·       Strong communication skills

The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $60,500 - $112,500. 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.