Contracts Manager

Role Overview

The Contracts team manages the company's contractual relationships and ensures compliance with customer requirements, legal standards, and company policies throughout the contract lifecycle. The team partners closely with Leadership, Engineering, Program Management, Estimating, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to support proposal development, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and execution of aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.

What You Will Do

Provide guidance to senior leadership on contractual risks, obligations, and interpretation of contract terms and conditions. Lead and mentor a team of contract professionals responsible for contract administration and proposal support.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires experience in contract administration or contract management within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries. Familiarity with federal contracting requirements and regulations, including FAR and DFARS, is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8 or more years of professional experience or a Master's degree with 6 or more years of experience
• Experience in contract administration or contract management within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
• Familiarity with federal contracting requirements and regulations, including FAR and DFARS
• Experience supporting proposal development and contract negotiations
• Experience ensuring compliance with customer requirements, contractual terms, ITAR/EAR regulations, and internal policies
• Experience working in manufacturing environments and understanding cost and schedule estimating principles
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and terminology
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills for proposal development and presentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as life and AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays including two floating holidays
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable