Jarred Marks
South Jordan
Summary
Juris Doctor with nearly 10 years of progressive experience in federal government contracting, including high-value acquisitions, contract negotiation, administration, and regulatory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts (including IDIQ, sole source, competitive, FFP, CPFF, incentive, and award fee types); advising on terms and conditions, risk mitigation, and business strategies; and leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes defense and IT environments. Seeking an entry-level associate attorney position to apply strong analytical, negotiation, and legal advisory skills in a multi-practice environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Contracts
L3HARRIS BROADBAND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
03.2025 - Current
- Served as contracts lead on the company's largest prime contract valued at $660M, advising executives and directors on contractual requirements, risk, and change management in a complex defense environment.
- Negotiated intricate incentive restructure terms, including hardware modifications, late penalty relief, and schedule adjustments, demonstrating strong advocacy and compromise skills.
- Led a team of contract specialists in negotiation, execution, and administration of high-visibility contracts exceeding $200M, ensuring compliance with FAR and contractual obligations.
- Built and maintained direct relationships with Procuring Contracting Officers (PCOs) through proactive communication and issue resolution.
Manager, Contracts
L3HARRIS BROADBAND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversaw contracts function for portfolio valued at approximately $1.5–1.8B, providing expert guidance on source selections, terms and conditions interpretation, past performance evaluations, and subcontractor flow-downs.
- Advised on regulatory compliance, termination settlements, and procurement strategies aligned with FAR and corporate policies.
- Solely responsible for bid/proposal preparation from contracts perspective, including risk assessment and mitigation recommendations.
- Restructured organizational processes to enhance efficiency and compliance in federal acquisitions.
Lead, Contracts Manager
L3HARRIS FUZING & ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed program execution and development of multiple military defense subcontracts, including RFP/RFQ reviews, proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration.
- Reviewed and recommended applicable terms and conditions; advised on business risks and mitigation strategies.
- Negotiated and drafted Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements.
- Led integrated product team (IPT) discussions on contractual matters and ensured proper invoice liquidation for performance-based/progress payments.
- Leveraged customer relationships to accelerate payments and resolve issues efficiently.
Contracting Officer
United States Air Force
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Executed sole source, competitive, and commercial acquisitions for high-profile DoD/Air Force IT requirements, drafting solicitations, conducting cost/price analysis, and negotiating awards.
- Maintained professional relationships with program managers and stakeholders while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer
United States Air Force
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Sole buyer responsible for C-130J aircraft program for France, including definitization of $32M Block 8.1 Kit and $55M UCA, plus $17.2M spares plus-up award.
- Performed sole source solicitations, pricing/cost analysis, negotiation, and award across FFP, Cost, and CPFF contract types.
Contracts Specialist
United States Air Force
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Led buyer for B-52 Radar Modernization Program (ACAT I, $2B+), securing ASP and acquisition strategy approvals, including sole source negotiations for Phase II/III ($126M) and RFP release for Phase IV ($125M).
- Contributed to $14B Bomber Flexible Acquisition Sustainment IDIQ, drafting and obtaining approval for Justification and Approval (J&A).
- Negotiated Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCAs) up to $130M NTE across FPIF, CPIF, CPFF, Award Fee, and FFP types.
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed post-award administration on a $16M NETCENTS-2 contract, including Limitation of Cost analysis, ECP proposal evaluation, Weighted Guidelines, and negotiation of modifications.
- Led negotiations resulting in 55%–60% savings on the proposed profit for system upgrades.
- Served as a business advisor to program offices, and coordinated contracting solutions.
Law Clerk
Smith, Rolfes & Skavdahl
Cincinnati
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted legal research on case law and statutes for attorney reference.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs, motions, and pleadings for court submissions.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions and discovery materials for attorney review.
- Maintained case files, ensuring all documentation was accurate and up to date.
- Performed data entry of confidential client information into a computer database system.
- Organized exhibits for trial or hearing preparation.
Law Clerk
Law Offices of Arnold S. Levine
Cincinnati
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Conducted legal research on case law and statutes for attorney reference.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs, motions, and pleadings for court submissions.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions and discovery materials for attorney review.
- Used company templates to prepare subpoenas and correspondence for clients.
- Maintained client files by organizing paperwork into appropriate categories.
Education
Juris Doctor - Salmon P. Chase School of Law
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Highland Heights, KentuckyBachelor of Arts - Emphasis in Psychology
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Cincinnati, OhioSkills
- Business strategy
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Influencing and negotiating
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
Certification
• Utah Bar Admission (pending) - February 2026 Exam Scheduled
Nominations
Air Force Wide: AFLCMC Trainee of the Year, 2018
Professional Development And Awards
- Security Clearance - TOP SECRET
- NCAA Division I Athlete, Baseball
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Contracts
L3HARRIS BROADBAND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
03.2025 - Current
Manager, Contracts
L3HARRIS BROADBAND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
08.2023 - 02.2025
Lead, Contracts Manager
L3HARRIS FUZING & ORDNANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
03.2022 - 07.2023
Contracting Officer
United States Air Force
04.2020 - 03.2022
Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer
United States Air Force
10.2019 - 04.2020
Contracts Specialist
United States Air Force
04.2018 - 10.2019
Contract Specialist
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 04.2018
Law Clerk
Smith, Rolfes & Skavdahl
05.2015 - 01.2016
Law Clerk
Law Offices of Arnold S. Levine
05.2014 - 05.2015
Juris Doctor - Salmon P. Chase School of Law
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Emphasis in Psychology
XAVIER UNIVERSITY