International Contracts Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work closely with Operations, the Contracts team and other functions including Business Development, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and the Legal team on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract…
• Perform contract management and administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle including, but not limited to, proposal review and preparation, leading pre and post award negotiations, executing contract…
• Responsible for drafting, evaluating, negotiating various agreements such as, Sales/Purchase Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, License Agreements, Master Agreements, and other Contractual agreements..
• Responsible for ensuring that agreements/terms and conditions comply with all applicable regulations and requirements, while also adhering to company policies.
• Manage and monitor the performance of long-term contracts and agreements. Analyze and concisely summarize contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate flow-downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required.
• Additionally, may lead audits both internal and external to the company.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate files for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondences, changes/deviations, modifications/amendments, clarifications, etc.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience performing duties and responsibilities in an aerospace/defense and or government contracting environment, with significant experience in international contracting.
• Current expertise in Federal and International regulations, and relevant legal concepts
• Significant experience in directly related International (DCS/FMS) contract administration/management.
• Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic and technically focused environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem solving.
• An ability to translate between business and technical risk and communicate clearly to leadership.
• Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations