Contracts and Compliance Professional IILead

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial aerospace and defense automotive and energy markets.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Relocation will not be provided for this role.

Purpose

The Contracts & Compliance Manager will serve as the primary point of coordination between Legal Commercial Supply Chain and Operations for all contract lifecycle and compliance activities. The role blends commercial contracting and U.S. Government (USG) contract compliance with responsibility for contract administration regulatory compliance and customer-facing certifications.

This position supports Metallus growing defense and commercial business by ensuring contracts are negotiated appropriately customer requirements and compliance obligations are understood and executed and contract performance is actively managed.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts Management

  • Support the Law Department with review drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements including:

    • Customer terms andconditions

    • Supply agreements and long-term agreements (LTAs)

    • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

  • Route and coordinate internal legal review of customer contract terms and exceptions

  • Maintain contract records and NDA tracking (including expirations and renewal needs)

  • Partner with Sales and Account Management to resolve contract issues and enable order execution

  • Standardize contract intake review and approval workflows

• USG Contracting & FAR/DFARS Compliance

  • Review solicitations contracts and purchase orders for applicable FAR/DFARS clauses and compliance obligations

  • Identify required actions risks and exceptions (e.g. SBA subcontracting plans DPAS Buy American inspection clauses)

  • Coordinate and document flow-down requirements to suppliers and subcontractors

  • Support development and maintenance of internal job aids clause matrices and templates

  • Advise business teams on contract structure (commercial vs. non-commercial negotiated vs. fixed price) and compliance impacts

  • Monitor evolving regulatory requirements (e.g. NDAA changes CMMC updates) and drive implementation

• Contract Administration (Prime and Subcontract)

  • Serve as contract administrator for USG prime contracts and key customer agreements

  • Maintain official contract files and ensure all required documentation is complete and current

  • Track contract deliverables milestones and reporting obligations

  • Coordinate contract communications with customers primes and contracting officers

  • Support change management notices and compliance documentation (e.g. delays waivers modifications)

  • Partner with Program Management and Operations to ensure execution aligns with contractual requirements

  • Internal guidance reflects that contract administration includes maintaining contract files reviewing clauses and ensuring compliance with terms and required notices.

• Compliance & Customer Certification Support

  • Manage customer and regulatory compliance requests including:

    o USMCA / Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certifications

    o Environmental sustainability and code of conduct statements

    o Supplier questionnaires and audits

  • Support ITAR export controls and CMMC compliance coordination with internal stakeholders

  • Manage small business subcontracting plan compliance and reporting requirements where applicable

  • Serve as a central resource for cross-functional compliance inquiries

• Process Development & Continuous Improvement

  • Build and improve scalable processes for:

    o Contract review and approval

    o FAR/DFARS clause interpretation and tracking

    o Compliance documentation and audit readiness

  • Identify gaps in current contract/compliance processes and implement solutions

  • Support internal training on government contracting and commercial contracting best practices

  • Drive consistency in contract management across business units

Key Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Legal Studies or related degree with at least 2 years of experience in contract management government contracting (DoD or Federal supply chain preferred) contract administration or compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Legal Studies or related degree with at least 7 years of experience in contract management government contracting (DoD or Federal supply chain preferred) contract administration or compliance.

• Masters Degree in Business Supply Chain Legal Studies or related degree with at least 5 years of experience in contract management government contracting (DoD or Federal supply chain preferred) contract administration supporting defense or aerospace programs or compliance.

• Paralegal certification or Juris Doctor

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