Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Negotiate complex contract terms and conditions with a broad range of domestic, international, and government customers.
• Manage contracts throughout all phases of the contract lifecycle.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and offer recommendations to business management that minimize risk while maximizing financial results.
• Support capture efforts across the business by participating in proposal development and reviews.
• Prepare and present contractual terms and conditions analyses to management, including risk analyses, mitigation options, business ramifications and opportunities, and negotiation strategies, while ensuring consistency with business objectives and corporate policies.
• Contribute to and implement the organizational vision and take steps to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Lead efforts to evaluate and improve existing processes and address process gaps with appropriate documentation.
• Provide broad technical contractual guidance to internal customers.
• Apply a global perspective to the business environment and technology.
• Demonstrate forward-looking thinking and identify future infrastructure enhancements to the Contracts organization in support of corporate growth and strategic direction.
• Travel up to 25% annually, both domestically and internationally.

Requirements

This position requires a BA/BS degree in Business or a related discipline with 10+ years of experience, or an MBA/JD with 8+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience managing and administering contracts from the capture phase through close-out for multiple contract types. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple tasks, and support concurrent requirements for different internal and external customers. Experience negotiating commercial and defense contracts with domestic, international, and government customers. Expertise in identifying contractual risk and advising businesses, especially in the areas of liability, intellectual property, liquidated damages, financial instruments, and international law. Demonstrated ability to evaluate Requests for Proposal and work with the proposal team to develop proposal strategies that mitigate risk and are aligned with the goals of the business. Experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), or their equivalents, including applicable supplements, guidelines, requirements, and procedures, and for international pursuits and contracts, ensuring compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CCM, CFCM, or CPCM.
• Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Experience with cybersecurity and information security terms and conditions, policies, and regulations.
• Experience with Oracle ERP.

Skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if required.

Benefits

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits. Highlights include: Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays 401(k) with employer contributions Tuition assistance and student loan assistance Wellness and employee assistance resources Employee stock purchase opportunities Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.