Contracts Lead

Moog•Santa Barbara, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Overall Moog Military Aircraft LLC. is seeking a Contracts Lead for our Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit, Defense Division. Moog requires an experienced and dynamic Contracts Lead to advance contracting efforts for the Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit. The Contracts Lead will support the Turreted Weapon Systems Contracts Business Unit Manager on all contractual and regulatory matters and will ensure Contract efforts are aligned with the Business Unit’s objectives.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience working in US Government contracting with a Bachelor’s degree.
Experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts subject to US Government regulations, in particular FAR and DFARS.
Solid experience in drafting, leading and/or significantly contributing-to competitive and non-competitive proposals.
Strong influence, communication and collaboration skills.
Strong ability to lead and develop junior Contracts professionals.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees, e.g. Masters, PhD, JD, CFCM certificate are preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Mentor Contract Specialists / Program Administrators and otherwise assist in their growth and professionalization.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development to keep at the forefront of defense industry standards and practices.
Collaborate in training, policies and procedures across the Defense Contracts organization.
Assist with rationalizing workloads to balance efforts throughout the organization.
Lead the development and execution of contract strategies across various Turreted Weapon Systems programs.
Align contract strategies with Moog's operational and financial objectives to ensure successful program outcomes.
Develop leverageable business relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Work closely with legal, finance, program management, and senior Contracts leadership to develop strategies for contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, commerciality support, and dispute resolution, ensuring all parties' requirements are balanced.
Advise on compliance with applicable federal regulations, FAR/DFAR guidelines, company policies, and contractual obligations specific to Government procurement.
Monitor potential risks related to contract terms and conditions and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Lead and/or provide guidance on high-stakes negotiations with customers and partners in the defense industry, including government agencies and Aerospace and Defense customers.
Develop and implement strategies to maximize value for Moog while managing potential risks and liabilities.
Collaborate with proposal teams regarding contract and business-related matters during proposal development. This includes, but is not limited to, contract terms and conditions, pricing strategies, risk identification, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
Maintain cognizance of Turreted Weapon Systems contract financial and operational performance.
Collaborate with program teams to address any issues in regard to program financial or operational health and assist in developing mitigation strategies.