Onsite Contracts Manager

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About the role

  • Contracts Manager leading the negotiation and management of complex contracts for Thales. Ensuring compliance with government regulations and supporting proposal processes for diverse contracts.

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

Job title

Contracts Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$109,546 - $186,625 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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