Contracts Manager

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The Contracts Manager position requires complex thinking skills, with a deep understanding of contract management processes and regulations as they pertain to complex aerospace projects. As a Contracts Manager you will partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including legal, finance, procurement, and engineering, to streamline contract workflows and mitigate risks. Your expertise will be essential in evaluating contract performance, managing relationships, and ensuring the execution of agreements that support business goals.

The Contracts Manager develops the bid, capture and contract negotiation processes and documents, and then ensures efficient performance throughout the contract's lifecycle, supporting amendments and interpretations as necessary.

• Work closely with Operations, the Contracts team and other functions including Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and Legal on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract review and administration for new and sustaining products and services.
• Perform contract management and administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle, including proposal review and preparation, pre‑ and post‑award negotiations, executing contract modifications, initiating contract close‑outs, and providing overall contract support to programs with complex, multi‑year contracts.
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate various agreements such as Non‑Disclosure Agreements, Sales/Purchase Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, License Agreements, Master Agreements, FAR‑based contracts, OTAs, and other contractual agreements.
• Ensure that all agreements and terms comply with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Manage and monitor the performance of long‑term contracts and agreements.
• Analyze and summarize contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze the impact of contract modifications and revisions, prepare recommendations and risk reviews for management.
• Co‑ordinate flow‑downs of terms and conditions with functional departments such as program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply‑chain management, and manufacturing.
• Liaise with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other audit agencies, and may lead internal and external audits.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate contract files, including originals, correspondences, changes, amendments, and clarifications, and update business systems with accurate data.
• Prepare reports and participate in status reviews.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 6–8 years of experience performing duties in an aerospace/defense/government contracting environment.
• Current U.S. Security Clearance (Secret minimum, Top Secret preferred).
• Current expertise in Federal and International regulations and related legal concepts.
• Significant experience with International and DoD/Federal prime government contract administration/management.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and proactively elevate risks and issues.
• Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive in a dynamic, technically focused environment.
• Business acumen with a record of developing innovative solutions and problem‑solving.
• Clear communication of technical and business risk to leadership.
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge; working knowledge of U.S. government acquisition laws and regulations.
• Experience with firm‑fixed price, cost‑type, commercial/non‑commercial, production, development, and sustainment contracts.
• Experience with license, non‑disclosure, and teaming agreements.
• Knowledge of Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements (FAR Part 15).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Ability to work collaboratively and inspire confidence among coworkers and customers.

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