Contracts Manager II

Are you looking to use your expert contracting skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team!

About the role

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and negotiation of complex contracts.
• Analyze and review contract estimates, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks.
• Manage contract modifications, renewals, and terminations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful contract execution and compliance.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, identifying and addressing issues proactively.
• Conduct audits and compliance reviews, providing necessary documentation and information.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5-10+ years of related contracts experience or equivalent experience in DoD contracting.
• Experience with different United States Government (USG) Contract Types (FFP, FPIF, CPAF, CPFF, T&M).
• Strong understanding of contract law and regulations to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Ability to make effective presentations to senior management.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions, providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract.
• Active TS Clearance.

We Prefer

• Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Certification in contract management (e.g., NCMA) or the government equivalent (DAWIA).
• Experience in government contracting.
• Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licensing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationships, provide RFP shaping/analysis and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.
• Experience with USG Intellectual Property terms and licenses.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability/willingness to travel as needed.
• Proficient in the use of AI tools to work smarter and more efficiently.

Pay

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based upon performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.