Contracts Manager

• Manage and draft contracts and related documents to assess the Companyrisk recommend mitigation approaches and ensure compliance with various federal regulations and company policies.
• Lead proposal preparation contract negotiation and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout.
• Manage daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types including costreimbursable and firm fixed; such activities will include establishing payment terms initiating and monitoring invoicing collections and funding to support financial objectives;
• Negotiate thirdparty agreements and coordinate with management to achieve favorable terms and conditions in accordance with company policy.
• Monitor contractual performance across the enterprise to mitigate performance cost and schedule risks.
• Enter and manage data in the CRM.
• Maintain and update the Legal Playbook as necessary.
• Maintain and update Legal Policies Procedures and Guidelines as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain required contract administration documentation in accordance with company procedures and government regulations.
• Participate in customer meetings perform and monitor compliance with contract requirements and lead the change management process.
• Document contract review and approval processes and develop and maintain systems to automate processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of activities and reporting.
• Collaborate with other department employees crossfunctionally and with program personnel and establish effective relationships with key customers.
• Ensure nondisclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines.
• Review and interpret contracts modifications and change orders; prepare contract review records and obtain necessary management approvals.
• Interpret apply and follow government contract acquisition rules company policies and customer specifications.
• Support procurement and supply chain requirements
• May act as official company liaison for and resolve contract matters with customer management.
• May coordinate the work of and assist in training other contract administrators.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Manage applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support in managing outside counsel relationships.
• Support identifying improving driving and implementing Legal Department processes and workflows.

• Bachelors Degree in legal arelated fieldor equivalent
• 5 Years of relevant contracting experience
• Demonstrated experience in the aerospace industry and working with contracts and requirements from the following:
  • Government (DoD)
  • International Governments
  • Commercial (domestic and international)
• Experience with export regulations FCC regulations and compliance; CFIUS ITAR Technology transactions (technology projects and commercial transactions) National Security Distribution/Reseller agreements Consulting agreements (Sales and nonsales) license agreements trademarks and patents.
• Experienced with cost reimbursable award fee and incentive fee contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time at moderate to high value and risk levels.
• Coordinate with senior and executive management to manage contract and legal risks and communicate requirements to management and staff.
• Must have excellent analytical skills effective written and oral communication skills effective negotiation skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to identify and resolve complex contract issues and advise program staff and management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Excellent communication skills computer fluency and an agile and effective negotiator with clear explanations.
• Experience in developing and implementing negotiation strategies.
• Must be a leader with conflict resolution skills in a changing environment.

Compensation

• The anticipated compensation for this position is $90000$140000/yr depending on previous experience.