Contracts Manager

Job Description

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.

Worker Type:
Regular

• Work closely with Operations, the Contracts team and other functions including Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and the Legal team 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, leading pre and post award negotiations, executing contract modifications, initiating contract close‑outs and providing overall contracts 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 and other contractual agreements, including FAR based contracts, OTAs, etc.
• Ensure that agreements/terms and conditions comply with all applicable regulations and requirements while adhering to company policies.
• Manage and monitor the performance of long‑term contracts and agreements. Summarize contractual obligations, commitments and performance for internal stakeholders and prepare recommendations and risk reviews for management.
• Coordinate flow‑downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required.
• Liaison with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other audit agencies; may lead internal and external audits.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate files for each contract, including originals, correspondences, changes, deviations, amendments, clarifications, etc.
• Review uploaded contract data in business systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare reports and participate in status reviews for contract documents and validated data.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Minimum of 6‑8 years of experience performing similar duties in an aerospace/defense/government contracting environment.
• Currently holds Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Full‑Scope Polygraph (FSP) security clearance.
• Expertise in Federal and International regulations and relevant legal concepts.
• Significant experience in internationally and DoD/Federal prime government contract administration/management.
• Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive in a dynamic, technically focused environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen with a record of problem‑solving and innovative solutions.
• Ability to translate between business and technical risk and communicate clearly to leadership.
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• FAR/DFAR and OTA knowledge, and working knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations.
• Broad experience with various contract types: firm fixed price, cost‑type, commercial/non‑commercial, production, development, and sustainment.
• Experience with license, non‑disclosure and teaming agreements.
• Applied knowledge of Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements (e.g., FAR Part 15).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Collaborative work style that inspires confidence in co‑workers and…