Director of Contracts – Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions

Director of Contracts – Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions (Finance)

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As a Director of Contracts - Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions (EDS) here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in the company, directing the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of assigned government/commercial/international contracts and subcontracts including significant and/or major contracts. This role involves directing all phases of the contract administration process from inception through completion including preparing, reviewing, and approving all contractual documents to ensure protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of contract specifications and requirements, identification of risk factors, and adherence to company policy, as well as appropriate laws and regulations.

Objectives are typically accomplished through subordinate management and/or professional staff. This role may be responsible for decisions that have serious impact on overall success of the corporation.

You will report to Sr. Director, Finance and will work on a hybrid schedule out of our one of our preferred sites including Lansdale, PA, Lancaster, PA, Woburn, MA or Arlington, VA.

• Direct the administration of assigned contracts including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual posture.
• Direct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Identify high level legal or contractual issues, lead the development of solutions and provide guidance to management on resolving highly complex issues while ensuring the contract administration process supports the objectives of the program areas.
• Ensure the company's proprietary interests are protected and that company policy is followed for processes such as, but not limited to, the review chain for reports, papers and articles.
• Direct the review of agreements and evaluate documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met.
• May assist in reviewing agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies.
• Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Coordinate review of solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected.
• Act as primary contact for contracts activities and issues. Represent the company with senior level customers, potential customers and government representatives.
• Consult with management in the development of new business or expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Remain current on commercial/government/international laws, regulations and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.
• Direct the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Law, or Related Field
• At least 13 years' progressively complex experience in contracts and contracts processes
• At least 10 years' experience in people management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of government/commercial/international contract administration principles, concepts, and practices as well as comprehensive contract management and leadership skills. Must have a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FAR supplements.
• Must possess the ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned…