Job Title: Specialist, Contracts Administration

　　Job Code: 8131

　　Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

　　Job Description:

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

　　Essential Functions:

　　Preparing, negotiating, and administering a large volume of contracts of various types for a variety of customers

　　Ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFAR and ITAR

　　Reviewing RFPs; preparing proposals including engineering changes; performing associated negotiation and defining activities

　　Performing risk assessment of proposal/contract terms and conditions; formulating and executing strategies to minimize potential risks to the business

　　Working with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, and ensure successful contract execution

　　Serving as point of contact for the customer during all phases of a program

　　Generating and maintaining contract documentation

　　Must possess the ability to effectively interface at all levels of company management

　　Must possess the ability to effectively interface with Government and other customer organizations

　　Must have experience with risk assessment of proposals/contract terms and conditions and strategies to minimize potential risks to the business

　　Must possess excellent communications skills. Effectively communicate via formal letters complicated and sensitive subjects, possess proper email skills, and possess excellent verbal communication skills

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or, 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related 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 Qualifications:

　　Experience with ITAR

　　2 years experience with and in-depth knowledge of FAR and DFARS

　　Knowledge of SAP input and report generation.

　　4 years experience with reviewing RFPs, preparing proposals, negotiation, definitization and administration of DoD Contracts

　　Able obtain and maintain a Secret US Security clearance

　　Ability to travel as required. Up to 50%

　　Active and Current Secret, or higher, US Security clearance

　　Ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

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　　In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,500 - $136,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 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.

　　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.