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Senior Specialist, Contracts

Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

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Job Title: Sr. Specialist Contracts

Job Code: 37454

Job Location:Salt Lake City, UT

Job Location:Full-time, Onsite, 9/80 Work Schedule

This position is responsible for conducting proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection, and administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard government contracts.

 Responsibilities:

  • Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
  • Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • 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
  • Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications.
  • Prepares bids; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information
  • Requires little to no supervision in executing key contracting activities
  • Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
  • Leads and organizes negotiation teams
  • Critical part of the negotiating and/or executing team. Providing interpretation and guidance to program team.
  • May help mentor junior level contract administrators
  • Central point of contact to customers
  • Can work complex situations with the program office. Understands the business and the execution of the business to address complex issues and concerns.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years’ experience in related discipline or equivalent preferred
  • Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Willing to travel  10 – 25% of time.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Microsoft Office, Pro Pricer, SAP
  • In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFARS required and functional knowledge of Peoplesoft/SAP/other ERP systems input and report generation.
  • Experience with ITAR
  • Experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization  and administration of DoD and Commercial contracts
  • Experience with risk assessment of proposals/contract terms and conditions and strategies to minimize potential risks to the business.
  • Ability to effectively interface at all levels of company management
  • Ability to effectively interface with Government  and other customer organizations
  • Ability to travel as required. Anticipated 10 – 25% of time.
  • Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Must possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate via formal letters complicated and sensitive subjects, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills.
  • experience and be able to manage complex projects or processes.
  • Must be able to lead a team in gathering comprehensive data from multiple disciplines and lead a team to address complex issues and concerns.  Problems typically require consideration from multiple areas or specialties. Experience in problem solving through creative solutions drawing from prior experience is preferred.

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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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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