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Specialist, Contracts (San Diego)

San Diego, California
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris has a position open for a Contracts Specialist.  This individual must effectively develop both oral and written communication with the internal and external customer and must effectively perform the following:

  • Ability to interpret and implement company programs, policies, and procedures;
  • Must be able to understand contract structures and types (i.e. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M) and differentiate between levels of risk associated with these structures;
  • Ability to review all assigned proposals and bids to ensure the most beneficial terms and conditions, including terms of payment, and profit achieved;
  • Must be able to support cross functional network;
  • Participate, as necessary, in meetings to provide internal and external customer with current status and to ensure understanding of contractual commitments and/or issues;
  • Required to also assist in collection of over-aged payments;
  • Perform contract close-out;
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of business agreements (i.e. teaming agreement, non-disclosure agreement or proprietary agreement, and if/when an export license is needed;
  • Identify contract issues in program performance, implements solutions and carries to completion while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision;
  • This individual must maintain customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct.

Essential Functions:

  • B.S. / B.A. Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law, or other applicable field.
  • Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, etc. and/or equivalent government regulations based on experience.
  • Must be skilled in the arts of communication, analysis, negotiations, evaluation and presentations, including respectful and professional behavior demonstrated at all times. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint.

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or Federal Government/military.
  • Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
  • May have practical knowledge of project management

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 $79,000 - $147,000.  L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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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.

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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