Title:  Senior Associate, Contracts

Job Title: Senior Associate, Contracts
Job ID:  36990
Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule 9/80

Job Description:

The Senior Associate, Contracts position administers, extends, negotiates, and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Preparing contractual letters, Terms & Conditions, Representations & Certifications for proposals to the U.S. Government and other DoD Contractors.
• Providing audit and fact-finding support for major proposals.
• Administering and closing contracts.
• Interpreting contract requirements and tracking contractual performance to the requirements.
• Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution.
• Serving as the primary liaison for contractual communication between L3Harris and our customers.
• Conducting change management processes with internal team and communicating equitable adjustment rights to customers.
• Assists in proposing and negotiating contracts for the company’s products and services in prime and subcontracting environments.
• Ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulatory requirements.
• Assisting procurement personnel with significant contracting tasks, including establishing flow-down terms and conditions.
• Utilizes knowledge of regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS), and other agency regulations.
• Influencing successful business outcomes to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately.

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 experience.
• Minimum 6 years experience using Microsoft Office applications (strong Excel and Word skills).
• Minimum 6 months experience reading and interpreting contracts and statements of work.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working with Defense programs, FAR/DFARS, and TINA.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
• Ability to constructively challenge others and take a robust stance when required to promote or defend the company’s position.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in data and documents, ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality in all work outputs.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organization, negotiation skills, and management skills.

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