Senior Specialist, Contracts
- Location
- Rochester, NY, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Contracts Job Code: 46778 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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Posted 26 Oct 2026 · checked 27 Oct 2026 · Report this job