Contracts Lead – Aerospace and Defense Contracts

Honeywell•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Responsibilities: Provides excellent business partnering to Division on contractual matters and transfers confidence to other members of Contracts, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain. Performs and/or oversees "cradle to grave" contract management activities, including providing sound advice on proposal preparation and contract risk mitigation. Administers contracts and related auxiliary agreements. Represents the Company independently or as team leader on complex, high-risk and/or large-scale customer and supply chain transactions. Contributes expertise to proposal and contract strategy meetings to identify issues and customer requirements. Prepares and presents analyses of completed bid/proposal packages, including recommendations to management for negotiation strategies. Proactively identifies and resolves problems related to contract changes and compliance with schedules, specifications, and other obligations. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and recommendations to mitigate contractual/program risks. Fosters and maintains a sound and reliable relationship with counterparts in internal (especially Program Management and Finance) and external customer organizations. Participates in and, when requested, leads special projects or improvement initiatives as designated by management. Performs other duties and responsibilities related to contracting, as required. Position Reports to: Director, Contracts. Qualifications MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree 8 plus years’ experience in government and commercial contracting i.e. defense contractor Ability to manage time and competing priorities, including handling and managing several assignments concurrently. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and documentation databases. Salesforce preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET level security clearance. This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license). PREFERRED: Master's degree and/or additional contracts management experience. Experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies. Established track record of successful 'cradle to grave' contracts management, including advising on complex proposals, negotiating terms, and managing contract changes. Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, negotiation and change management. Proven ability to develop sound relationships with internal and external customer organizations. Effective communicator both orally and in writing. Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Salary Range: $120,400 - $180,600 Annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: January 5, 2026. U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements ABOUT HONEYWELL Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. THE BUSINESS UNIT Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flights. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
8 plus years’ experience in government and commercial contracting i.e. defense contractor
Ability to manage time and competing priorities, including handling and managing several assignments concurrently.
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and documentation databases.
Salesforce preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET level security clearance.
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or additional contracts management experience.
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, FAR, DFARS, and risk mitigation strategies.
Established track record of successful 'cradle to grave' contracts management, including advising on complex proposals, negotiating terms, and managing contract changes.
Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, negotiation and change management.
Proven ability to develop sound relationships with internal and external customer organizations.
Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent business partnering to Division on contractual matters and transfers confidence to other members of Contracts, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain.
Performs and/or oversees "cradle to grave" contract management activities, including providing sound advice on proposal preparation and contract risk mitigation.
Administers contracts and related auxiliary agreements.
Represents the Company independently or as team leader on complex, high-risk and/or large-scale customer and supply chain transactions.
Contributes expertise to proposal and contract strategy meetings to identify issues and customer requirements.
Prepares and presents analyses of completed bid/proposal packages, including recommendations to management for negotiation strategies.
Proactively identifies and resolves problems related to contract changes and compliance with schedules, specifications, and other obligations.
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and recommendations to mitigate contractual/program risks.
Fosters and maintains a sound and reliable relationship with counterparts in internal (especially Program Management and Finance) and external customer organizations.
Participates in and, when requested, leads special projects or improvement initiatives as designated by management.
Performs other duties and responsibilities related to contracting, as required.