Contracts Senior Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contracts Lead for the F-35 Production Business Unit, providing strategic oversight and leadership across a complex portfolio of production, obsolescence, and support equipment contracts.
• Lead and develop a high-performing contracts team responsible for contract negotiation, administration, execution, and compliance activities.
• Partner closely with Business Unit Program and Finance leadership to support business objectives, contractual strategy, and program execution.
• Direct contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to achieve favorable business outcomes while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk assessment, terms and conditions, and regulatory compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Oversee the management of contract changes, modifications, and customer requirements to ensure alignment with program commitments and business goals.
• Support business growth initiatives by contributing to proposal development, contract strategy, and customer engagement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, procedures, and team performance.
• Foster collaboration across Program Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations to ensure successful contract execution.
• Communicate contractual status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with USG contracting; FAR and DFARS.
• Significant proposal / capture experience.
• Significant experience with OEM product production contracting, including production during ongoing product development.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance.

Benefits

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.