Contract Manager

Haigh-Farr is a premier antenna design, manufacturing and test house developing products used across all platforms in the aerospace industry including missions to Mars, the International Space Station and products fielded to the U.S. Military supporting the warfighter. With over 50 years of steady, planned growth, Haigh-Farr is expanding its team and capabilities to meet increasing demand and explore new markets and antenna technologies.

About the role

The Contracts Manager will support every aspect of the contract lifecycle and act as a valued team member to program management, business development, and leaders across Haigh-Farr. This position will be embedded in a mission-focused operations group, responsible for supporting business development and program teams in proposal activity, as well as providing contract management and administrative support for multiple commercial/non-commercial, prime contracts/subcontracts within various Business Units.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, leadership guidance, and functional expertise to a team of contracts professionals while escalating high-level issues and keeping leadership informed.
• Act as a lead for conflict resolution of contract issues, mentoring and training team members for similar results.
• Perform contract management and administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle, including proposal review and preparation, leading pre- and post-award negotiations, executing contract modifications, initiating contract close-outs, and providing overall program support for complex, multi-year contracts.
• Lead contract negotiations with a variety of customers, mainly DoD and various industry partners.
• Manage and mentor other Contracts Professionals and advise Program Managers and Business Leaders.
• Ensure agreements/terms and conditions comply with all applicable regulations and requirements, while adhering to company policies.
• Advise and provide guidance to leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and contract interpretation of terms and conditions, while providing risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactively engage with program teams and customers to ensure programs execute to contract requirements, managing scope, and mitigating risks throughout contract execution.
• Ensure terms and conditions comply with all contract requirements, internal policies, and all Federal, State, and applicable laws.
• Work effectively with stakeholders across the organization, including regular senior management-level briefings on key issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in contract management in the DoD/Intelligence community.
• Minimum of 5+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Significant senior-level experience in directly related DoD/Federal prime government contract administration/management.
• Background working full spectrum of contract types.
• Majority of career spent in Aerospace & Defense Contracts organization.
• Ability to translate between business and technical risk and communicate clearly to leadership.
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook).
• FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations.
• Broad experience with a variety of contract types: firm fixed price, cost-type, commercial/non-commercial, production, development, license, non-disclosure, and teaming agreements.
• Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) certification is a plus.
• International and commercial contract experience desired, including Foreign Military and/or Direct Commercial Sales.
• U.S. citizenship required, with ability to possess a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Interacts effectively with company management, business area leads, functional counterparts, and team members in a professional manner.
• Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic and technically focused environment.
• Demonstrates business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem-solving.
• Critical thinker and command decision-maker.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals while delivering value back to employees.
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision.
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plan with Health Reimbursement Feature, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care.
• Company Paid Disability Insurance and Group Term Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Competitive salary.
• Company Sponsored Social Events – pizza luncheons, golf outings, food truck BBQ luncheons, Holiday Parties.
• Wellness Prevention – Annual In-House Flu Clinic, Gym Membership discount through Health Insurance Plan.