Level 3 Communications, Inc

Sr. Specialist, Contracts (Contracts Manager)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$79K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years in Contract Management or Graduate Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong understanding of US Government acquisition regulations and FAR.
  • Potential to obtain a US Security Clearance.
  • Expertise in contract lifecycle management from inception to close-out.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex portfolio of DoD-related contracts.
  • Provide strategic guidance for contract risk mitigation and decision-making processes.
  • Participate in proposal development and identify risk areas while proposing innovative solutions.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Programs, and Sales for program effectiveness.
  • Analyze new laws and regulations for business impact and compliance.
  • Liaise with legal counsel on IP interests, disputes, and contract negotiations.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Education assistance.
  • Parental leave and paid time off.
  • Company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Contracts

Job Code: 40684

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Contracts professional looking to expand and grow strategic footprint within the organization. Self-starter capable of high-level independent work managing DoD, Commercial and CAS covered contracts. Support large program efforts, regularly contribute in business strategy formation and tactical implementations at all levels.

Essential Functions:
  • Manage a complex portfolio of DoD-related contracts.
  • Providing business, contractual, and risk mitigation strategic guidance for DoD-related Commercial and CAS covered contracts from contract inception to contract close-out.
  • Provide contractual support for commercial and programmatic strategies, operational decision making, proposal risk analysis, mitigation alternatives, and negotiation oversight.
  • Participate in the proposal development process by identifying areas of risk, and promoting innovative solutions to internal and external customers.
  • Self-starter capable of high-level independent work with strong organizational and computer skills.
  • Outreach and partner with other key functional areas, such as Finance, Programs and Sales on new and continuing programs to ensure desired objectives and outcomes are achieved.
  • Continue to advance commercial pricing strategies and support commercial item procurement justifications where applicable.
  • Analyze new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business goals and objectives.
  • Work in partnership with legal counsel to provide recommendations from a Contracts perspective on legal activities, intellectual property interests, disputes, claims, protests, and lawsuits.
  • Understanding of and ensuring compliance with US Government acquisition regulations, cost and price estimating concepts, Intellectual Property and an in-depth working knowledge of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 acquisition.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience in Contract Management and US Government Federal Acquisition Regulation. 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • In depth knowledge of contract lifecycle management: RFP review, proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational and computer skills.
  • Creative and strategic mindset.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $79,500 - $147,500. 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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