Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Customer/Region Management: Manages intermediate accounts or regions, owning the contract throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage Contract Lifecycle: Oversees all phases of contract management from initiation and execution to renewal and termination, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Responsible for make whole request, flow down requirements. Mitigate Contractual Risks: Identifies potential risks within contracts and develops strategies to minimize exposure, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partners with internal teams and external partners to facilitate effective contract negotiations and resolve any contractual issues.
• Draft and Negotiate Contracts: Prepares, reviews, and negotiates contractual agreements to ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards.

Key Skills

• Contract Negotiation: Proficient in negotiating complex contract terms to secure favorable agreements with minimal guidance.
• Risk Assessment: Skilled in identifying and mitigating potential contractual risks to protect organizational interests.
• Legal Compliance: Developing understanding of the impacts of relevant laws and regulation, with an in-depth understanding of what is required for legal group.
• Project Leadership: Capable of leading contract related projects, managing timelines, resources, and ensuring project objectives are met.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Expertise in analyzing complex contractual issues and developing effective, strategic solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Excellent ability to convey complex and sensitive contract information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contract Drafting: Skilled in preparing clear and comprehensive contract documents with minimal guidance; a variety of contract types.
• Process Optimization: Skilled in improving contract management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the team.
• Financial Analysis: Has a good understanding of the financial impacts of contract terms.
• Documentation Management: Proficient in maintaining accurate and organized contract records and ensuring all documentation is up to date.

Benefits

• Estimated annual base pay: $94,000-$135,000
• Locations: Colorado, Illinois or Remote In Approved States
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave