Hybrid Contracts Manager

at Thales

• Job title: Contracts Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $109,546 - $186,625 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Overland Park, United States

About the role

• Contracts Manager negotiating and managing complex government contracts with a focus on compliance and profitability. Collaborating with various departments on contract execution and management across different locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, review, and management of complex contracts, including government contracts, commercial contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, MOUs, and licensing agreements.
• Provide advice on contract terms, compliance with AMS, FAR, DFARS, and other relevant federal acquisition regulations and aviation-specific regulations.
• Work closely with the bids and proposals cycle, including drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions to ensure protection of company interests and the preservation of project profitability.
• Monitor and advise on external customer and internal corporate compliance issues, audits, and investigations.
• Collaborate closely with business units, program management, finance, trade compliance, risk management, and external counsel to support contract execution and contract management.
• Participate in the preparation of bids and proposals packages following internal processes, from bid-no-bid decision to contract implementation and management.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, including amendments, renewals, claims, dispute resolution, and contract closeout.
• Support internal training and development on contract best practices and regulatory updates.
• Stay current with legal developments and trends impacting government contracting and aviation industry regulations.
• Represent the company in negotiations, meetings, and potential disputes with customers and contractors.
• Develop and implement contract management policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.

Requirements

• NCMA Certification or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in government contracting, preferably in the aerospace or aviation industry.
• Strong knowledge of US Government contracting regulations including AMS, FAR, DFARS, and relevant aviation regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with or on contracts involving the FAA, DoD, or other government aviation agencies.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex government contracts and managing associated risks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and dispute resolution processes is highly desirable.
• Security clearance or eligibility preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program