Contracts Manager

Parker • Simi Valley, CA

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About The Position

The Contracts Manager oversees the contract management activities and processes ensuring all activities are executed in strict compliance with corporate policies. This position reports to the company Director of (Commercial) Contracts. The role involves reviewing and redlining complex contracts, negotiating agreements, supporting proposal preparations, and acting as the primary internal and external contract liaison. The Contracts Manager ensures efficient contract performance throughout the contract lifecycle and manages contract compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in contracts management, business, or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in contract management.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry with government and commercial customers is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work within a multi-site team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet important deadlines.
• PC skills essential (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Reviews and redlines complex contracts, agreements, and other contractual instruments to identify and mitigate contractual and legal risks.
• Negotiates contracts, agreements, modifications, licenses, non-disclosure agreements, and other contractual instruments.
• Supports the preparation and review of major proposals in response to customer RFPs, RFTs, and solicitations.
• Drafts, prepares, reviews, and/or approves contractual agreements and related documents.
• Provides expert contract interpretations regarding contract obligations, requirements, and liabilities.
• Acts as the company's primary internal and external contract liaison before, during, and after contract life-cycle.
• Ensures efficient contract performance throughout the contract, program, and product life cycles.
• Effectively manages contracts to ensure strict compliance with all contract requirements and obligations.
• Plans, directs, controls, and manages the activities involved with the contract management and administration activities.
• Works closely with Customer Account Managers, providing guidance and direction when required.
• Continually looks for opportunities to improve contracting processes.
• Manages and coordinates contract management activities to ensure good customer relations.
• Analyzes the impact of contract changes and modifications.
• Maintains an awareness of current statutory requirements influencing contract development and administration.
• Prepares and submits regular reports to company and division management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.
• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.
• Employee Perkz on various services.
• Employee Referral program - up to $4,000 for referrals that are hired.
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree