Contracts & Export Compliance Manager

Crane Company • Chandler, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts & Export Compliance Manager (CECM) supports the customer business team in the effective review, negotiation, and management of contracts to enable achievement of business plan goals, while minimizing the company’s contractual risk and liability. Leads the site export compliance program. Essential Functions: Provide expert consulting and oversight to the customer business team to ensure successful negotiation and management of business agreements including Long Term / Override Agreements, Product Support Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, and Sales Representative/Distributor agreements which drive profitable growth and mitigate contractual and legal risk/liability for Crane Ensure compliance with all Crane contracts policies and procedures. Interface as needed with internal legal team and outside attorneys to resolve contracts issues. Participate in Crane contract risk monthly reviews Ensure compliance with all FAR and DFARS regulations applicable to US government contracts. May be required to perform duties related to DFARS cyber incident evaluation and reporting Manage a contract tracking and archiving system that will ensure traceability and security of executed customer contracts and changes Develop and present contracts training that will ensure understanding of key contracting topics by the customer business team Execute and continuously improve processes and procedures for customer contracts management, using Crane Business System principles and tools May be required to perform duties if selected as Senior Intellectual Property Leader for some or all sites Support group and corporate export compliance initiatives, both at the local site level and in close coordination with peers at other sites The focus of this position may be heavily weighted in one or more of the following areas, depending on the make-up of the contracts team and current business needs: Commercial contracts, government contracts, export compliance, and/or intellectual property Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, Group Export Compliance Manager, or management.

Requirements

• Experience: Five years of relevant experience in contracts management, contract law, or business management, preferably within the Aerospace or Defense market
• Knowledge: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of contract terms and risk management. Knowledge of relevant regulations, including those administered by U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury (ITAR, EAR, OFAC)
• Skill: Proficient in conflict resolution and negotiations
• Ability: Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of the organization and with customers
• Education/Certification: Business and/or Legal Degree or equivalent
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a US government security clearance may be required for Contracts Managers at cleared facilities
• US Persons/Citizens: Due to the export-controlled nature of our products and data, US Person status is required. US Citizenship status is required at cleared sites

Nice To Haves

• MBA or JD
• Eight years of relevant experience
• Export compliance experience in the aerospace & defense industry

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting and oversight to the customer business team to ensure successful negotiation and management of business agreements including Long Term / Override Agreements, Product Support Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, and Sales Representative/Distributor agreements which drive profitable growth and mitigate contractual and legal risk/liability for Crane
• Ensure compliance with all Crane contracts policies and procedures.
• Interface as needed with internal legal team and outside attorneys to resolve contracts issues.
• Participate in Crane contract risk monthly reviews
• Ensure compliance with all FAR and DFARS regulations applicable to US government contracts.
• May be required to perform duties related to DFARS cyber incident evaluation and reporting
• Manage a contract tracking and archiving system that will ensure traceability and security of executed customer contracts and changes
• Develop and present contracts training that will ensure understanding of key contracting topics by the customer business team
• Execute and continuously improve processes and procedures for customer contracts management, using Crane Business System principles and tools
• May be required to perform duties if selected as Senior Intellectual Property Leader for some or all sites
• Support group and corporate export compliance initiatives, both at the local site level and in close coordination with peers at other sites
• The focus of this position may be heavily weighted in one or more of the following areas, depending on the make-up of the contracts team and current business needs: Commercial contracts, government contracts, export compliance, and/or intellectual property
• Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, Group Export Compliance Manager, or management.

Benefits

• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level