Contracts Manager
Louisville, CO
Full Time
Experienced
Role
Lead contract efforts, including commercial (domestic and international), procurement, and government contracts. Responsibilities include overseeing contract and subcontract preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management. Responsible for managing the review and approval of contractual documents to protect the Company contractual posture, satisfaction of government specifications and requirements, and adherence to company policy. Works with the functional teams to ensure detailed contractual obligations will be satisfied. Participate in negotiating, structuring, and/or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors, customers and/or partners. Network with key contacts outside of their own area of expertise.
Responsibilities
Lead contract efforts, including commercial (domestic and international), procurement, and government contracts. Responsibilities include overseeing contract and subcontract preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management. Responsible for managing the review and approval of contractual documents to protect the Company contractual posture, satisfaction of government specifications and requirements, and adherence to company policy. Works with the functional teams to ensure detailed contractual obligations will be satisfied. Participate in negotiating, structuring, and/or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors, customers and/or partners. Network with key contacts outside of their own area of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Manage and draft contracts and related documents to assess the Company risk, 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 cost reimbursable and firm fixed; such activities will include, establishing payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives;
- Negotiate third-party 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 to 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, cross-functionally and with program personnel, and establish effective relationships with key customers.
- Ensure non-disclosure 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.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in legal or related
- 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)
- 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.
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