Contracts Operations Associate

About L3Harris

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Job Details

Job Title: Contracts Operations Associate

• Job Code: 39821
• Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
• Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description

This position is responsible for administering contract closeouts, supporting SAM.gov updates, handling contract novations, and updating the representations and certifications for the segment.

Essential Functions:

• Work with customers, management, and program teams to resolve issues, secure approvals, analyze the ERP system against customer records, and ensure successful contract closeout
• Serve as the point of contact for the customer during contract closeout of programs
• Coordinate with the program team on SAM.gov updates
• Act as the multi-system supplier account owner/organization administrator
• Assist with contract novations
• Handle representations and certifications for proposals and annual supplier requirements for the program team and customer
• Maintain contract and representation and certification documentation
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related contracts experience; Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related contracts experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related contracts experience

Preferred Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with FAR and DFARS and functional knowledge of SAP and/or Peoplesoft input and report generation
• Experience with the administration and closeout of DoW contracts
• Assist with contract closeouts in compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues, leadership, and customers
• Experience supporting responses to requests for closeouts and assisting with contract documentation
• Experience working with various computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to learn and apply FAR/DFARS contract requirements under supervision

Equal Employment Opportunity

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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