Production and Development Contract Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Prepare, negotiate, interpret, and oversee intricate proposal and contract documents for the Military Engines Organization.

• Act as the main point of contact for both external and internal stakeholders concerning contract-related issues and the interpretation of contract stipulations.

• Deliver contract leadership and expertise in crafting innovative solutions to intricate contracting challenges.

• Oversee the contract from initiation to the closing phase.

• Analyze terms and conditions, providing guidance on contracting rights and obligations to reduce contractual and programmatic risks.

• Engage extensively with managers across the organization and the United States Government.

• Support the F135 Production and Development team within the Military Engines Contracts Management Organization.

• Travel is required for approximately 10% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree along with 8+ years of experience in contract management or contract drafting and negotiation; OR an advanced degree with 5+ years of such experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Excellent customer engagement and negotiation abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to exercise discretion and operate independently.

• Proven teamwork skills.

• Proficient document drafting abilities.

• Knowledge of aerospace business and legal matters.

• Familiarity with CORE process improvement methodologies.

• Solid grounding in contracting principles, document preparation, and negotiation techniques.

• Management capabilities.

• Sound business judgment and project management skills.

• Experience with FAR and DFARS is strongly preferred.

• A Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Potential for annual short-term incentive compensation.

• Potential for annual long-term incentive compensation.