Contracts Manager

Hexcel is seeking a Contracts Manager for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location. This strategic and hands-on role will lead the lifecycle of complex commercial and government contracts across the Americas and Global Fibers business units. You will shape contracting strategies, advise senior leadership, and draft, review, and negotiate contracts that enable growth while managing risk. You will use and lead the adoption of digital tools such as Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Copilot to streamline processes and enhance decision-making.

As part of Hexcel’s innovation-driven culture, you will contribute to policy improvement, systems enhancement, and career growth within a global aerospace and defense leader. You will have exposure to high-profile programs and senior leadership in a collaborative, values-driven organization committed to growth, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

You are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, comfortable advising senior leadership on complex contracting strategies and drafting and negotiating critical agreements. You thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and bring a strong foundation in government and commercial contracting, with a passion for innovation and technology. You embrace change, seek opportunities to improve processes, and are excited to leverage AI-driven tools to transform contracting.

You are motivated by the opportunity to influence policy, lead change, and help shape the future of contracting at Hexcel.

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to reduce proposal and negotiation cycle times, maintain audit readiness with strong compliance outcomes, and deliver high-quality contracting strategies that mitigate risk while enabling growth. Stakeholder satisfaction, adoption of improved processes and digital tools, and the accuracy and timeliness of data in our systems will also be evaluated.

• Strategic Contract Leadership:
  Develop and execute contracting strategies aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance; serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Finance, Operations, and senior leadership. Provide guidance on complex commercial and government contracting matters, including dispute resolution, to enable growth while protecting Hexcel’s interests.
• Drafting, Negotiation & Execution:
  Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including NDAs, MOUs, override terms, long-term contracts, and procurement contracts. Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, UCC, and FAR/DFARS, balancing risk and opportunity.
• Proposal & Pricing Governance:
  Partner with Sales and Finance to shape pricing and proposal strategies and ensure adherence to global policies and approval workflows. Maintain transparent records and drive adoption of best practices and digital tools such as Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Copilot.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness:
  Maintain audit readiness for DCMA/DCAA and internal reviews, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, DPAS, CAS, OIG/GSA business system reviews, and export regulations (ITAR/EAR). Collaborate with International Trade Control to safeguard sensitive data and ensure proper handling of CUI and dissemination controls.
• Continuous Improvement & Technology Enablement:
  Support policy and process improvements and champion AI-driven tools and automation to reduce cycle times and enhance accuracy. Prepare and deliver training on contracting topics and help Hexcel stay at the forefront of contracting excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or other relevant graduate study is a plus.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in contracts management; ten (10) years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal contract law, FAR/DFARS, DPAS, CAS, and export regulations, and experience with multiple contract types (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement).
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting law, including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Aerospace, defense, or composites manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with digital contracting tools; experience with…