Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Contracts

Level 3 Communications, Inc$60K — $112K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience or a graduate degree with 0-2 years; or 6 years of related experience without degree.
  • Experience with US Government Contracts as either a Prime or Subcontractor.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with creative solutions.
  • Comfort with proactively asking questions and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Support contract management by reviewing solicitations and preparing compliant proposals.
  • Assist in contract negotiations to align documentation with company and customer objectives.
  • Develop fundamental skills in interpreting contract terms and identifying risks under senior staff guidance.
  • Ensure successful contract acquisition following company policies and legal requirements with oversight.
  • Review RFPs and aid in proposal preparation, including engineering changes and negotiation participation.
  • Conduct basic risk assessments on proposal terms and support risk mitigation strategy developments.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues and achieve successful contract execution.
  • Maintain organized contract documentation in compliance with company procedures.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Education assistance for career development.
  • Parental leave policies.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Contracts

Job Code: 41997

Job Location: Nashville,TN; Tulsa,OK; Melbourne,FL; Greenville, TX; Loveland, CO; Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently hiring for the role of Senior Associate, Contracts. This position is responsible for conducting proposal preparation, pre-contract data collection, and administering, extending, negotiating and terminating standard and nonstandard US Government and International contracts.

Essential Functions:

  • Supports contract management activities including reviewing solicitations and assisting in the preparation of compliant proposals.
  • Assists in contract negotiations and helps ensure that contractual documentation supports company and customer objectives.
  • Develops foundational skills in interpreting contract terms, identifying risks, processing contract modifications, and understanding contractual rights and obligations under the guidance of senior contracts staff.
  • Assists in ensuring contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, FAR, DFARS, and ITAR, with oversight from senior contracts personnel.
  • Reviews RFPs and assists in preparing proposals including engineering changes; supports associated negotiation activities and participates in defining proposal scope under the direction of senior staff.
  • Assists in performing basic risk assessment of proposal and contract terms and conditions; supports the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies with guidance from senior contracts personnel.
  • Works with customers, management, and program teams to help resolve issues, support approvals, and contribute to successful contract execution under the direction of senior contracts staff.
  • Assists in serving as a point of contact for the customer during various phases of a program.
  • Generates, maintains, and organizes contract documentation and files in accordance with company procedures.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience working US Government Contracts either as a Prime or as a Subcontractor to a Prime.
• Experience effectively communicating with area leadership.
• Experience in problem solving through creative solutions.
• Openness to learning and willingness to proactively ask questions.
• Strong communication skills

The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $60,500 - $112,500. 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.

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