Director, Defense Division Contracts

About the role

Moog is seeking a Director for its Defense Division Contracts organization. The Director will lead and manage the Defense Division’s Contracts team, developing a creative, partnership-focused, result-driven organization that is effective in shaping, capturing, and managing contracts across the Defense Division. They will also serve as the lead advisor to the Senior Vice President of the Defense Division on all contractual and regulatory matters and ensure Contracts efforts are aligned with the Division’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of contract professionals who specialize in defense focused prime and sub-contracts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development to keep the team at the forefront of defense industry standards and practices.
• Rationalize workloads to balance efforts throughout the organization.
• Lead the development and execution of contract strategies across various Defense programs.
• Advise the Defense Division in the adoption of commercial policies, processes, and strategies to best align current and future product portfolios for commerciality assertions consistent with growing customer requirements.
• Align these strategies with Moog's operational and financial objectives to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Serve as the primary advisor for internal and external stakeholders on contract matters related to Defense projects.
• Work closely with legal, finance, program management, and senior leadership to develop strategies for contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, commerciality support, and dispute resolution, ensuring all parties' requirements are balanced.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, FAR/DFAR guidelines, company policies, and contractual obligations specific to Government procurement.
• Monitor potential risks related to contract terms and conditions and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead and/or provide guidance on high-stakes negotiations with customers and partners in the defense industry, including government agencies, private companies, and international defense organizations.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize value for Moog while managing potential risks and liabilities.
• Collaborate with proposal teams to support contract-related matters during the development of proposals for Defense projects.
• Oversee the performance of contracts, ensuring that both contractual and financial obligations are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with project teams to address any issues or modifications that may arise during contract performance.
• Stay abreast of changes in federal contracting regulations and industry standards specific to the defense industry. Advise senior leadership on potential impacts of regulatory changes and ensure Moog’s contract practices remain compliant and competitive.
• Perform due diligence for Moog acquisitions related to contracting. Assist the acquired entity with U.S. Government registrations, the transfer of export licensing, and the novation or assignment of contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of related education, including CFCM certification, and work experience.
• Master’s and PhD preferred.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in contract management within a government contracting environment, with at least five (5) years in a mid to senior leadership role.
• Extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts subject to US Government regulations, in particular FAR and DFARS.
• Solid experience in drafting, leading, and/or significantly contributing-to competitive and non-competitive proposals.
• Strong influence, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong ability to lead and develop junior Contracts professionals.
• Travel: International and Domestic Travel to include regular travel to East Aurora, New York monthly if located outside of the Buffalo area.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.