Senior Specialist, Contracts

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Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Contracts

Job Code: 33140

Job Location:

Onsite at our Plano, TX or Ashburn, VA facilities

Job Schedule:

9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

The selected candidate will be responsible for all facets of contract formation and administration, including proposal preparation, fact‑finding, negotiation and definitization of assigned U.S. Government contracts and prime contracts. Interaction with external customers, internal Program Management office and functional departments protects the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions. The role utilizes working knowledge of government regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and other agency regulations.

It manages the order entry and contract review process of assigned programs, including customer POs, solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall administration.

• Review customer RFQs and contract T&Cs and advise program and contracts leadership on contractual rights and obligations. Identify contractual issues; analyze impact & ramifications; and evaluate and recommend alternative solutions consistent with company policies, procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business judgment.
• Maintain an in-depth familiarity with all details of assigned contracts, including cost, price, delivery/milestone commitments, payment terms, intellectual property, profit/fee, change status and restrictive clauses. Maximize profit and cash flow while minimizing risks during contract negotiation.
• Close interaction with external customers and internal program management office.
• Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration of assigned contracts/programs. Serve as the official repository for all contractual documentation and correspondence relative to assigned contracts.
• Serve as the primary communication conduit between L3
  
  Harris and the respective customers.
• Provide proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Maintain historical information for assigned contracts.

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior contracts experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior contracts experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior contracts experience.
• Preferred Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  BA/BS in a business or related field with 6+ years of experience administering defense contracts.
• Master's Degree/MBA is a plus.
• Direct experience working with FAR, DFARS, TINA, ITAR, EAR, CAS.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
• Must possess strong analytical, presentation, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc.) are a strong plus.
• Experience with OTA’s.
• DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

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