Director, Contracts Administration
About The Position
As a Contracts Director here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the contracts’ function. You will be responsible for developing and implementing contracts strategies and policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company objectives. You will report directly to our Sr Director of Contracts, and you’ll work out of our San Jose, CA location on an On-site hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the contracts function by leading a team of contracts professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure contract compliance and resolve any issues, thereby supporting Honeywell Aerospace’s business growth and risk mitigation.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience managing/negotiating contracts
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or Related Field
- Juris Doctor Degree
- People leadership experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
- Experience in contract management within aerospace or related industries
- Ability to analyze and interpret terms and conditions
- Attention to detail and ability to work across functions
- Drive efficiencies and process improvements
- Strong organization and project management skills
Responsibilities
- Direct the administration of assigned contracts including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual posture.
- Direct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.
- Identify high level legal or contractual issues, lead the development of solutions and provide guidance to management on resolving highly complex issues while ensuring the contract administration process supports the objectives of the program areas.
- Ensure the company's proprietary interests are protected and that company policy is followed for processes such as, but not limited to, the review chain for reports, papers and articles.
- Direct the review of agreements and evaluate documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met.
- Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
- Coordinate review of solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected.
- Act as primary contact for contracts activities and issues. Represent the company with senior level customers, potential customers and government representatives.
- Remain current on commercial/government/international laws, regulations and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- educational assistance
- Parental leave
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
