Manager, International Contracts - Propulsion Systems (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOR99: Field Office - OR Remote Location, Remote City, OR, 97301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

We are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to take on a vital role in overseeing complex contracts with U.S. Government agencies, prime contractors, foreign governments, and commercial clients. This position will focus on our international commercial portfolio within the Ejection and Propulsion Systems business, primarily engaging with customers in Japan and Southeast Asia.

In this high-impact role, you will lead negotiations, manage contract deliverables, and serve as the key interface for both internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise will be essential in handling government, international, and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and nurturing positive business relationships. If you're ready to make a significant contribution to our team, we want to hear from you!

This role requires strong leadership, as you’ll be trusted to operate autonomously, take initiative, and motivate cross-functional teams while delivering quality results to our diverse customer base. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about contract management, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive success at the forefront of global business operations.

What YOU Will Do:

• Participate in proposal reviews and brief management on risks and mitigation strategies
• Review and assess contractual terms for acceptability, risks, and impact, using company resources as needed
• Identify risks and develop or provide alternative contract terms to mitigate them
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical practices, and applicable laws
• Lead contract negotiations and manage contract life cycles
• Coordinate inputs from sales, finance, legal, and service teams to structure contracts
• Analyze contracts for compliance with policies, specifications, and requirements
• Ensure timely communication of contract details and maintain accurate records
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers on contract matters
• Proactively resolve contractual issues and ensure proper contract closure
• Work independently with minimal direction, exercising discretion in approach and decision-making
• Occasional business travel is required but not limited to, site in Fairfield, CA or Colorado Springs, CO

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Customer relationship skills
• Excellent communication skills, combined with a flexible and positive attitude, Negotiation experience
• Experience with International customers in Japan and SE Asia
• Experience in FAR Part 12 and 15 contracting, including FAR/DFAR flow downs
• Contracts Lead or direct engagement with external customers
• Japanese language fluency a plus (not required)

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Telado