Contract Management Specialist
About The Position
We're looking for a Contracts Management Specialist to join our team in a hybrid capacity to support our Jeppesen and ForeFlight businesses. You will lead contract negotiations and manage a wide variety of contracts that support our global business. In this role, you'll take the lead in external negotiations, partner with internal stakeholders, and provide innovative contractual solutions. If you're an experienced contracts professional with a passion for aviation and the expertise to manage complex agreements, this is your opportunity to make a global impact. Please note this person must sit in Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Denver, CO, or Portland, ME. Jeppesen and ForeFlight provide a wide range product and services portfolio of navigation, flight operations, and other end-to-end solutions enabling safe, efficient, and connected flight operations for commercial, business, general aviation and military customers worldwide.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills in English (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage complex situations.
- Flexibility to collaborate across time zones.
- High standards of ethics, professionalism, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Experience working with government and military contracts.
- JD (Juris Doctor) or equivalent international legal degree (e.g., LLB, LLM, BCL).
- Hybrid from Austin, TX preferred, (Hybrid from Denver, CO, Houston, TX, or Portland, ME acceptable)
Responsibilities
- Negotiate & Execute Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate sales, licensing, non-disclosure, cooperation, and other commercial agreements.
- Represent Jeppesen & ForeFlight towards Customers: Serve as the lead negotiator in external engagements with diverse global customers with a focus on managing risk while supporting business outcomes.
- Shape Business Solutions: Present and develop innovative contractual solutions that drive growth and preserve Jeppesen's and Foreflights' business interests.
- Assess & Mitigate Risk: Conduct contractual risk analyses, recommend solutions, and coordinate mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Teams: Partner with contracts peers and internal stakeholders across functions to align on strategies.
- Balance Priorities: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a global team environment.
- Travel as Needed: Domestic and international travel may be required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
- Open PTO Policy
- 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
- 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
- 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
- Flight Training Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
