Key Responsibilities:

Serves as an expert-level contracts professional responsible for enterprise-wide contract strategy, policy development, and oversight of highly complex agreements. Advises executives on contractual risk, governance, and business implications while shaping contract administration standards across the organization.

All roles at Signia are expected to support the company's operating model (SOAR) and contribute to the organization's business value drivers, Profitable New Business, Productivity, Precision M&A, and Value-Based Pricing, through operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.

Key Deliverables of the Position:

1) Lead enterprise contract administration strategy and governance practices.

2) Oversee and approve highly complex, high-risk, or strategically significant contracts.

3) Provide guidance to executives on contract obligations, exposure, and risk mitigation.

4) Develop and enforce enterprise-wide contract policies, standards, and best practices.

5) Lead implementation or enhancement of contract management systems and tools.

6) Represent the organization in key negotiations and external contractual discussions.

7) Supervise or guide contract administration staff and capability development.

8) Support enterprise decision-making related to contract governance and compliance.

9) Support new business opportunities and proposal preparation.

10) Provides recommendations to the company leadership regarding avenues for successful outcomes.

Education and Experience
• Expert knowledge of contract administration, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience supporting enterprise-level contract functions and executive stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, finance, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in contracts administration, legal operations, or related field
• Operates with high independence and significant organizational influence

Technical Competencies

1) Enterprise contract governance

2) Strategic contract review and approval

3) Contract risk and compliance leadership

4) Contract policy and standards development

5) Executive advisory support on contractual matters

6) Contract management systems and process design

7) External negotiation and partnership support

8) Team leadership and capability development

9) Ability to draft and red-line terms and conditions - both Buyer and Supplier agreements

10) Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR

11) Working knowledge of commercial contract law and UCC

12) Experience in contract forms and the ability to operate accordingly (Ex: ATP, MOU/MOA, LTA's, Side Letters, Follow-ons, etc.)

13) Experience in the development of negotiation planning and strategy

14) Strong negotiations and influencing skills

15) Strong organizational skills

16) Superb communication skills - both verbal and written

17) Ability to handle multiple priorities through efficiency and time management

18) Proficient Computer Skills: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

19) Excellent Communication Skills - both verbal and written

Behavioral Competencies - Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values

1) Thinks and acts like an owner

• Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively
• Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success
• Takes full responsibility for their actions
• Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity

2) Demonstrates high integrity

• Consistently acts with honestly, transparency and high ethics
• Makes decisions based on what is morally right
• Owns their actions and holds self-accountable

3) Puts team above self; in it together

• Prioritizes team and company over personal gain
• Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions
• Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment

4) Innovates and improves

• Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts
• Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance
• Stays open to feedback and embraces changes
• Demonstrates a bias towards action

5) Honors commitments

• Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables
• Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results
• Makes and holds commitment
• Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track