Senior Manager, Contracts

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated Senior Manager, Contracts to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to manage contracts personnel, contracts, and proposal efforts spanning all Aurora programs. The successful candidate must have personnel management experience, be thoroughly familiar with the FARs, DFARs, USC and related regulations as well as commercial requirements, have experience working both as a prime contractor and in a subcontractor environment, and possess in‑depth knowledge of all contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, LOE, OTA, etc.).

Work will encompass a wide variety of applications including substantial new business support, ongoing programs, R&D contracts, production and prototyping. The Manager will work closely with the contracts staff, Finance, Program Office(s), and other functional departments for resolution of issues prior to negotiating and executing agreements and through the administration of the agreements. The applicant will need knowledge of the ITAR and EAR to support the enterprise and ensure compliance.

The applicant should be comfortable working in a rapidly growing organization, interacting with all levels of the organization, demonstrating the capability of being a strong leader, working under minimum supervision, and playing an integral role in leading change processes.

• Create positive relationships by maintaining open, honest, and candid communication.
• Manage Contracts Personnel while also being an individual contributor.
• Prepare/review agreements for customers, business partners, & prime contractors to include NDAs, teaming agreements, contracts, term conditions, etc.
• Responsible for cradle‑to‑grave contracting which may include but is not limited to RFP review and comment as well as contract closeout preparation.
• Support the managing and tracking of Government property.
• Assist in DCMA/DCAA and external/internal audits as required.
• Coordinate contracts/marketing/proposal activities with Business Development personnel, Program Office, Finance, Supply Chain, and other departments.
• Support Supply Chain with the preparation of RFPs for subcontractors/vendors as required and coordinate flow‑down provisions.
• Set up new contract efforts in the company’s enterprise resource planning tool.

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in management, business administration or contracts administration unless candidate has acceptable level of comparable experience.
• 15+ years of professional experience involving contract administration/management is required.
• Working knowledge of FARS/DFARS and other procurement regulations is required.
• Experience and knowledge of export regulations is required.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Project, Excel, and SQL queries is very helpful.
• Experience with international/commercial contracting is desired but not a requirement.
• Experience in managing and asserting intellectual property rights is desired.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• Advanced degrees such as MS or JD preferably in management or business administration.
• Experience with international/commercial contracting.
• Experience in managing and asserting intellectual property rights.
• Experience in SQL queries.

• This position requires the ability to sit at a desk for 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 10% travel).

• Minimum Range: $ to $
• Maximum Range: $ to $

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible…