Title:  Lead, Contracts

Job Title: Lead, Contracts

Job Code: 36562

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description: 

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.

Join us and become the cornerstone of our contract management team, propelling our organization forward with your knowledge and contributions.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzing RFPs in depth, identify risks, and craft compelling proposals in a fast-paced environment.
• Aligning contracts with company policies, legal requirements, and customer expectations.
• Negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and outcomes.
• Building strong relationships and enhancing team dynamics.
• Liaise between L3Harris and customers to facilitate effective communication and contractual action.
• Working with cross functional teams to evaluate performance costs, performance, and delivery schedules to ensure contract accuracy and completeness.
• Managing change processes in dynamic environments, coordinating with internal teams, and preserving rights for adjustments.
• Demonstrating independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Contribute strategic insights to drive continuous business improvement.
• Prioritizing tasks with urgency to meet multiple deadlines and customer commitments.
• Advising management on contractual rights and obligations to protect company interests.
• Maintaining detailed records for all contracts managed.
• Clearly presenting information to various stakeholders, including management.
• Acting as a stand-in for the Sr. Manager as needed, upholding leadership standards.
• Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications:                                                                                                                                          

• 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.
• Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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.

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