Contracts, Global Trade and Compliance Manager

Contracts, Global Trade and Compliance Manager

Overview

As Contracts, Global Trade and Compliance Manager reporting to the CFO, you will be the go-to subject matter expert and have ownership of a multi-faceted work statement related to contract management, contract negotiation and execution support, Global Trade Controls and business compliance matters at Liquid Robotics. The ideal candidate will have a background in drafting and reviewing contracts in both large and small companies, with experience in commercial and defense contracting methods including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-plus, Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Time and Material (T&M).

This role will oversee the execution of multiple elements of global trade control requirements, develop and execute strategic solutions in support of program objectives, and collaborate with customers, partners, vendors and internal stakeholders to drive GTC requirements, contract compliance and best practices. The role may involve limited travel (up to 10%) to Herndon facilities or for critical negotiations support with Liquid Robotics business development / customers.

Company headquarters is located in Herndon, Virginia and Liquid Robotics is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. This is a remote work role.

Contract Management Responsibilities

• Lead contract terms and conditions development, red-lines, negotiations and provide strategic contracting guidance and risk assessments while working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and/or negotiate procurement-type agreements on behalf of Supply Chain, including Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), purchase and sales agreements, vendor/subcontractor agreements, software license agreements and other Non-Standard sales Agreements (NSAs) such as Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts necessary to meet organizational objectives.
• Provide contracting expertise to develop complex, creative business solutions for new and follow-on business.
• Represent the company to a set of diverse entities and serve as contracting signature authority for committal of resources.
• Research and provide actionable recommendations to adhere to internal and contractual policies and procedures, including the ability to research FAR/DFARS USG federal contracting guidelines and provisions.
• Provide guidance on proposal development, contract negotiations, and implementation of contract negotiation strategies; develop best practices for re-use of proposal and contracting documentation.
• Post contract award, support long duration programs with risk mitigation planning, contract execution tasks, contractual correspondence development and cross-functional internal stakeholder teaming.

• Global Trade and Compliance Responsibilities
• Author export authorities and related documents that enable business and ensure compliance with USG regulations and requirements.
• Perform global regulatory trade control interpretation and impact analysis; provide input to the development and update of processes and procedures.
• Assist in gathering information to develop licensing applications and manage export authority processes; provide subject matter expertise on USG export policy and procedure to the program, and monitor the status of all export authorities.
• Provide import/export compliance training as required; schedule and conduct training, and maintain training records; assist with the development and updating of training materials.
• Identify documents, develop and deploy regulatory documentation for high-profile and/or precedent-setting activity with significant business risk and/or sensitive policy issues involving industry partners, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and multiple regulatory agencies.
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies ensuring the Company follows international trade laws (import/export, customs, sanctions) by managing product classification (HTS/ECCN), licenses, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and audits, collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Supply Chain, and Logistics to mitigate risk and optimize trade operations.
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