Job Title: Sr.
Specialist, Contracts
Job Code: 8358
Job Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities for assigned contracts/programs.
Serves as the primary communication conduit between L3Harris and the respective customers.
Provides a proactive voice in the business process.
Provides proper contract acquisition and fulfillment 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
Qualifications:
Requires strong knowledge of job area.
Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.
May have broad knowledge of project management.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
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.
).
Active TS or TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience interfacing with customers and form strong business partnerships with key program leaders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Advanced education within the discipline, or MBA
Demonstrated business acumen/finance experience.
NCMA professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, etc) are a strong plus.