Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee government contracts in support of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) programs in Tukwila WA.

The person in this role will be a strategic member of the program leadership team working closely with Program Management Engineering Legal and Finance to ensure a balanced risk approach and contract terms are understood and executable. This position will manage a team of professionals responsible for owning proposals and contract management/administration across the acquisition lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized comfortable with complex projects has a strategic mindset and is energized by a fast-paced environment. Youll have opportunities to help shape future business deploy processes and support domestic/international business growth. The position is responsible for leading coaching developing and managing a great group of hard-working contracts professionals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations achieve company objectives and comply with company policies

• Collaborate cross-functionally to construct submit and negotiate pricing proposals

• Support program management and execution reviews

• Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies

• Provide guidance regarding contractual and business issues advising stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations as well as possible mitigation of contractual/program risks

• Examine and understand cost structure estimates of labor material equipment services production costs performance requirements and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Interface with customers for correspondence contractual changes and contractual issues

• Investigate and resolve contractual matters by critically thinking gathering detailed information seeking innovative contracting techniques and proactively collaborating with relevant stakeholders

• Work with local Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) on government contracts

• Coach and mentor other Contracts team members

• Identify mitigate and drive the resolution of contractual issues as they may arise

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree or higher

• 5 years of experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)

• Experience in Request For Proposals (RFPs) proposals and contractual documents for contractual requirements and risks

• Experience performing as key contributor during the pre-proposal strategy proposal development negotiations and start up phases of programs

• Experience with multiple contract types such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)

• Experience with professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10 years of experience with U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $123250 $166750

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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