Principal, Contracts Operations
Job Description:
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Code: 22539
Job Location: REMOTE
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
Provide leadership to the Communication Systems Contracts organization in areas of operations, training, policy and Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLMS) implementation. Position will focus tactically on putting in place strategic process improvements to drive greater discipline in proposal reviews and generation, change management, and linkage between contracts, subcontracts, and estimating/pricing. Additionally, this role will support the design of a Segment Contract Operations group to improve backend business activities such as award and modification entry.
Essential Functions:
- Proactive, engaged and influential member of the Contracts Leadership Team
- Identify and drive to a more metrics driven organization
- Implement necessary changes to contracts Policy for CS
- POC for post award audits across segment for consistent approach on issues
- Liaison with Contracts Ops teams at IMS, SAS and AJRD for shared communication and best practices
- Support Contract mod restructuring for improved cash collection
- Tracking and driving down of REAs/Claims
- Estimating experience to help partner and drive alignment between contracts and estimating/pricing
- Provide direction and guidance in establishing consistent training objectives to enhance employee competencies and skills for a best-in-class contracts organization
- Develop strong, ongoing relationships with internal/external stakeholders
- Works closely with government customers and corporate representatives for Legal, Contracts, Export, Import, Customs/Traffic, Intellectual Property and Anti-Bribery Compliance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with leadership in contracts management and proposal development, including overseeing large, complex proposals and negotiations
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Government contracting
- Demonstrated strong business acumen
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and the FAR, DFAR, ITAR and other government procurement regulations
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong communication
- Self starter
- Diligent researcher for best practices
- Experience with Icertus’ Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLMS)
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $130,500-$210,500. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $130,500 - $242,500. 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
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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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