Principal – Contracts

Job Title: Principal, Contracts Management

Job Code: 29367

Job Location: Anaheim, CA

Work Schedule:  9/80 Regular (Every other Friday off)

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

The Principal, Contracts, is an opportunity to be an individual contributor for a large and complex program.  The individual selected for this position will support the program by providing contractual guidance and direction as it relates to the execution of the program, business development, and day-to-day operations.  This role will oversee and execute Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) Contracts and support compliance with FAR, DFAR, and the applicable BPMI contractual documents.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of contracts including time and materials, firm-fixed price, fixd price incentive fee, and cost reimbursement.
• Problem Solving Skills.  The ability to investigate a struggling program, determine the problem or cause of those struggles, and to determine if there are any opportunities to improve the situation - such as entitlements. 
• Provide contractual advice and guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program office, finance, pricing and security for seamless contract administration.
• Provide knowledge of applicable government regulations in the execution of business activity. Serve as advisor and make recommendations as needed on contractual, proposal and business matters.
• Support proposal efforts including review of contract provisions and review of proposal response.
• Conduct negotiation activity and settlement of provisions, producing sound contract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, contract amendments/modifications, which mitigate/minimize company risk and support company goals.
• Comply with procedures and systems necessary to afford adequate contract controls and services, including contract records management, inputting contract requirents into the Cost-Point System and reporting.
• Coordinate all essential activity with legal Counsel and obtain necessary approvals for proposal submittals, contract negotiation, award, execution, and close-out.
• Work with business development and program departments to support current and future business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related fieldand a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• 10+ years of experience with leadership in contracts management and proposal development, including overseeing large, complex proposals and negotiations.
• Be capable of providing contracts guidance at the highest technical level while addressing the administrative aspects of a large complex fixed price  program.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Government contracting
• Demonstrated strong business acumen and capable of developing successful negotiation strategies and leading a team of mixed disciplines during negotiations.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and the FAR, DFAR, ITAR and other government procurement regulations.
• This position will require the individual to be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to identify and apply industry best practices.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $130,500 - $230,000. 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.

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