Contracts Business Manager

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Legal business area. Visit  &  to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Textron Systems is currently seeking a Contracts Business Manager with ten or more years of contract experience. In addition to providing contract leadership, advice and support to management and programs teams, the candidate will be responsible for all aspects of contract management throughout the entire contracting process, from pre-proposal activities through contract closeout. In performing this role, the Contracts Business Manager will:

• Serve as the primary customer interface and official point of contact for all contractual matters during all phases of contract formation and administration.
• Reviews terms and conditions to identify and recommend mitigation strategies for potential areas of risk, to include acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas.
• Participate in bid/no bid decisions, provide guidance on proposal development strategies, participate in proposal color reviews, maintain cost or pricing data records for TINA compliance, support fact-finding and agency audits, and lead negotiation teams.
• Proactively manage and administer a variety of contracts (government/commercial, domestic/international) of all types (cost reimbursement, fixed price, incentive, GSA, IDIQ, T&M, etc.) and modifications thereto; prepare and coordinate business correspondence; generate required contract related reports; and maintain accurate and complete contract files and records for the company.
• Remain actively engaged with, and serve as an integral member of, assigned management and program teams. Develop strong interfaces with personnel in other functional areas and maintain close contact with appropriate levels of management as necessary to be effective. Participate in program reviews, monitor program performance (contract schedules, deliverables, funding, invoicing and payments), and notify program leaders and management of potential non-compliances or other problems that could have an adverse impact on the company.
  
  Recommend to program leaders and management contract solutions and strategies that will favorably impact the company.
• Identify, manage and negotiate contract changes, and coordinate resolution of contract issues internally and externally. Work with program leaders and management to ensure that an effective contract change management process is in place. Provide advice and guidance regarding conflict disputes and actively participate in resolution of these matters.
• Actively manage and oversee the process of closing out completed contracts.
• Ensure contract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedure, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.
• Serve as an integral member of the Textron Systems Legal and Contracts organization and forge a close working relationship with Legal department members. Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance prior to advising management of contractual risks, rights and obligations, and terms and conditions interpretations.
• Actively pursue continuing education opportunities to remain abreast of…