Senior Manager, Contracts

Senior Manager, Contracts

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 not be 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 (1) have personnel management experience (2) be thoroughly familiar with the FARs, DFARs, USC and related regulations as well as commercial requirements, (3) be experienced working both as a prime contractor and in a subcontractor environment, and (4) have 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. Applicant will need knowledge of the ITAR and EAR to support the enterprise and ensure compliance.

Applicant should be comfortable working in a rapidly growing organization, interacting with all levels of the organization, demonstrate the capability of being a strong leader, work under minimum supervision and be 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 not be 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 $

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers.

Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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…