senior contract manager

Company: StandardAero
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Contract Manager (Government & Commercial)

Build a career with integrity at a company that values its employees as individuals. As a Senior Contract Manager, you will support the Military, Helicopter & Energy sector under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel.

About the Job

This role requires a highly motivated individual with strong competence in Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial contracting, as well as expertise in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR). The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and expert-level knowledge of government and commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities

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• 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
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline
    
  • 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
    
    
    Benefits
    
    
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    • 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
      
      
      About StandardAero
      
      With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide.
      
      We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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