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Senior Specialist, Contracts

Cincinnati, OH
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Senior professional with strong knowledge of contract management and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex contracts of substantial importance to the organization with general oversight and direction. Communicates within and outside of the organization to influence and gain cooperation on operational practices, processes, and approaches. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on business results.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract management, and customer contact activities for assigned programs.
  • Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
  • Analyzes material estimates, other direct costs, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness for inclusion into proposals.
  • Prepares proposals per specific terms of requests for proposal.
  • Prepares and leads fact-finding and negotiations as part of negotiating team.
  • Maintains communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.
  • Ensures final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
  • Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and respective customers.
  • Reviews FAR and DFARS regularly to ensure contract compliance with government regulations.
  • Evaluates contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extension of contracts.
  • Implements and supports continuous improvement program initiatives.
  • Provides a proactive voice in the business process to mitigate risk.
  • Advises senior management of contractual rights and obligations.
  • Maintains historical information for assigned contracts.
  • Ability to clearly present information to broad audiences, inclusive of executive management, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • 6+ years of experience with contracts management on United States Government contracts.
  • 4+ years of experience with international and commercial contracts.
  • 6+ years of experience with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, & CAS.
  • 6+ years of experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • 4+ years of experience with negotiating complex contracts.
  • Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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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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