Senior Contract Manager (Government & Commercial)
StandardAero
- San Antonio, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Actively manage relationships with Government (including DCAA & DCMA) and commercial contracting counterparts to build trusting relationships
- Analyze contract requirements and negotiate contract terms and provisions to mitigate risk and achieve corporate objectives
- Review complex solicitations for potential risks, guide pricing strategies, and assist in drafting proposal terms and conditions
- Advise senior management on regulatory requirements and contractual rights and obligations
- Work closely with Program Managers to ensure compliant performance during the contract lifecycle and implement corrective actions when needed
- Knowledge and experience with ITAR and export requirements
- Ensure all agreements are structured in accordance with company policies and procedures, revising as needed throughout the negotiation process
- Amend and restructure existing agreements as required
- Prepare summary of contract exceptions and presents to management for mitigation or development of negotiation strategy and conducts contract negotiations based on developed contractual approach for each opportunity
- Cultivate a strategic partnership with the Sales Organization providing guidance on contracting options
- Assist in maintenance and creation of contractual templates
- Lead or assist training related to contracting compliance issues
- Coordinate all essential activity with the Director, Commercial Contracts and Legal Counsel
- Enter agreements in company's contracting system after completing a comprehensive contract review and validation
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with federal government contracting and FAR regulations
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the aerospace industry
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with commercial contracts, particularly aerospace OEMs.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Organizational, conflict resolution, customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate and communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Ability to travel as required
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities