Director, Defense Contracts

AAR Corp•Wood Dale, IL

2d•$125,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Defense Contracts will ensure compliance with contractual requirements in AAR Supply Chain, Inc. (“ASC”) contracts. This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

Requirements

Masters degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelors required, Masters or Juris Doctor preferred
Minimum 10 years government contract experience in government or industry supporting government.
Managerial and leadership experience required; preferably 5-6 years of direct supervisory experience recommended

Nice To Haves

Experience (direct or indirect) with a Government agency is preferred.
Prior experience in the defense industry is preferred.
ERP implementation prior experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Review Customer contract requirements for ASC Defense Program contracts.
Read, review, comprehend, and be able to communicate Government requirements and regulatory guidance from various sources (FAR, DFARS, DLA, etc.).
Establish new, or improve current operating procedures and process flow charts.
Assist Program Managers and other internal functions e.g. Legal in identifying and proposing contract modifications and changes.
Communicate effectively to Product Managers, orally and in writing, the requirements, provisions, clauses, and various factors surrounding the RFQ/RFP/IFB.
Track, monitor, consolidate, and manage quotation files to meet due dates.
Verify and remove invalid requirements, and keep records current.
Develop contract training for Defense contracts personnel.
Supervise and Develop Defense Contracts personnel.
Negotiate prices with Customer personnel when required.
Execute large and complex contracts with primes, subs, inter-company, on behalf of the organization utilizing defined processes and procedures.
Monitor Defense Program contract awards for compliance, and make recommendations for improved performance where noted.
Bid and proposal efforts.
Represents the organization on large, complex, and important business relationships.
Leads meetings with managers and customers.
Supports customer reporting requirements and Program KPIs, as required.
Identify and implement corporate and business unit goals at tactical and strategic levels and responsibly for the success of team dynamics.
All other duties as assigned.