Senior Contract Manager, F135 Production and Development

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

📋 Description

• Assist in drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and managing intricate proposal and contract documents for the Military Engines Organization.

• Provide support to the F135 Production and Development team.

• Act as the main point of contact for both external and internal customers regarding contract-related matters and the interpretation of contract stipulations.

• Offer contract leadership and expertise in formulating innovative approaches to complex contracting challenges.

• Oversee contracts from initiation through to close-out.

• Review terms and conditions, offering guidance on contracting rights and responsibilities.

• Mitigate risks associated with contracts and programmatic activities.

• Engage with organizational managers and representatives of the United States Government.

• Exercise discretion and operate independently.

• Travel is expected to be around 10%.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree coupled with over 10 years of experience in contract management or contract drafting and negotiation; OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

• At least 5 years of contract management experience directly collaborating with the US Government.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Excellent customer interaction and negotiation abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient document drafting capabilities.

• Knowledge of aerospace business and legal matters.

• Familiarity with CORE process improvement methodologies.

• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as in a team setting.

• Experience with FAR and DFARs is strongly preferred.

• Good business acumen and project management skills.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Possibility of annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.