Contracts Director

The Director of Contracts will ensure compliance with contractual requirements in AAR Government Services, Inc. ("AGS") contracts.

What you will be responsible for:

* Review Customer contract requirements for AGS Program contracts. Read, review, comprehend, and be able to communicate Government requirements and regulatory guidance from various sources (FAR, DFARS, DLA, etc.).

* Assist Program Managers and other internal functions e.g. Legal in identifying and proposing contract modifications and changes.

* Communicate effectively to Product Managers, orally and in writing, the requirements, provisions, clauses, and various factors surrounding the RFQ/RFP/IFB.

* Track, monitor, consolidate, and manage quotation files to meet due dates.

* Verify and remove invalid requirements and keep records current.

* Develop contract training for Defense contracts personnel.

* Supervise and Develop Defense Contracts personnel.

* Negotiate prices with Customer personnel when required.

* Execute large and complex contracts with primes, subs, inter-company, on behalf of the organization utilizing defined processes and procedures.

* Monitor Defense Program contract awards for compliance, and make recommendations for improved performance where noted.

* Bid and proposal efforts.

* Represents the organization on large, complex, and important business relationships.

* Leads meetings with managers and customers.

* Supports customer reporting requirements and Program KPIs, as required.

* Identify and implement corporate and business unit goals at tactical and strategic levels and responsibly for the success of team dynamics

* All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

* Masters degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Bachelors required, Masters or Juris Doctor preferred

* Minimum 10 years government contract experience in government or industry supporting government.

* Experience (direct or indirect) with a Government agency is preferred.

* Prior experience in the defense industry is preferred.

* Managerial and leadership experience required; preferably 5-6 years of direct supervisory experience recommended

* Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time including international travel

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

* Competitive salary and bonus package

* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

* 401(k) retirement plan with company match

* Generous paid time off program

* Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

* The current environmental characteristic for this position is working in-office 4 days per week with 1 day remote.

* Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

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