Manager, Contracts
L3Harris Technologies, Clifton, NJ, United States
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 is the trusted disruptor in defense tech. 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 Details
Job Title:
Manager, Contracts
Job Code:
36948
Location:
Bristol, PA (onsite, full time) or Clifton, NJ (Clifton 2 days a week with 3 days a week at Bristol)
Schedule:
9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.
$10,000 sign‑on bonus eligible*
Job Description
L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager to oversee a team of contracts professionals, provide guidance and review work to ensure compliance and quality, and serve as a key point of contact within and outside the organization to communicate, negotiate, and influence contract terms, policies, and procedures. The individual will identify and implement process improvements to enhance contract management efficiency and effectiveness, develop and execute short‑term operational plans that support business objectives and deliver measurable results. Success in this role requires strong management and leadership skills, and in‑depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and administration within the industry.
Essential Functions
Manage a team of contracts professionals and provide expertise, guidance, training, and leadership to implement strategies that advance critical business objectives.
Lead RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs.
Lead complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
Be innovative in developing solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.
Serve as contracts point of contact both internal and external to the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a business or related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; alternatively, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
6+ years’ experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS, and a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g., CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc.
Ability to obtain a clearance.
Ability to travel, no more than 25%.
Preferred Additional Skills
Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers.
Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.
Proven business negotiator exercising sound judgment with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence.
Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
Excellent communication, presentation, team building, and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross‑functional business environment.
Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.
Experience mentoring and training junior staff members.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations.
Active security clearance (preferred
ot required).
Benefits & Salary
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $108,000 to $201,000. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland, Ohio, and Vermont it is $94,000 to $174,000. Compensation may vary based on experience and geographic location.
L3Harris offers a variety of benefits:
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company‑paid holidays
EEO Statement
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, 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.
Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance of a type that may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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L3Harris is the trusted disruptor in defense tech. 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 Details
Job Title:
Manager, Contracts
Job Code:
36948
Location:
Bristol, PA (onsite, full time) or Clifton, NJ (Clifton 2 days a week with 3 days a week at Bristol)
Schedule:
9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.
$10,000 sign‑on bonus eligible*
Job Description
L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager to oversee a team of contracts professionals, provide guidance and review work to ensure compliance and quality, and serve as a key point of contact within and outside the organization to communicate, negotiate, and influence contract terms, policies, and procedures. The individual will identify and implement process improvements to enhance contract management efficiency and effectiveness, develop and execute short‑term operational plans that support business objectives and deliver measurable results. Success in this role requires strong management and leadership skills, and in‑depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and administration within the industry.
Essential Functions
Manage a team of contracts professionals and provide expertise, guidance, training, and leadership to implement strategies that advance critical business objectives.
Lead RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs.
Lead complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
Be innovative in developing solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.
Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.
Serve as contracts point of contact both internal and external to the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a business or related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; alternatively, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
6+ years’ experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS, and a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g., CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc.
Ability to obtain a clearance.
Ability to travel, no more than 25%.
Preferred Additional Skills
Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers.
Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.
Proven business negotiator exercising sound judgment with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence.
Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
Excellent communication, presentation, team building, and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross‑functional business environment.
Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.
Experience mentoring and training junior staff members.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, solicitations/RFPs, or governmental regulations.
Active security clearance (preferred
ot required).
Benefits & Salary
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $108,000 to $201,000. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland, Ohio, and Vermont it is $94,000 to $174,000. Compensation may vary based on experience and geographic location.
L3Harris offers a variety of benefits:
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company‑paid holidays
EEO Statement
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, 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.
Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance of a type that may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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