Job Description:

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of contract management.
• Manage large, complex contracts of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provide input into new products/processes and implement operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs.
• Serves as the primary communication conduit between Harris and the respective customers.
• Provides a proactive voice in the business process.
• Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfilment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Analyzes material estimates, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids and proposals.
• Prepares and conducts negotiations.
• Processes specifications, progress reports, and other reports.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compiles and analyzes data as required. Maintains historical information for assigned contracts.
• Ability to clearly present information to broad audience, inclusive of management

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS in a business or related field with 9+ years of experience in contracts management, preferably dealing with US Government contracts.
• Experience with international and commercial contracts is a plus.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS.
• Negotiation experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Active Secret/FOUO security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Preferred Additional Skills:
• Advanced education within the discipline, or MBA
• Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
• NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc) are a strong plus.