Contracts Manager

Aurora Flight Sciences

$89K — $192K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Person with eligibility for security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or contracts administration with 10+ years related experience.
  • Progressive experience in contracts administration/management required.
  • Solid experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts, particularly with foreign entities.
  • Strong knowledge of FARs/DFARS, USC, and procurement regulations.
  • Proven background working with prime contractors, especially in contract development and negotiation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all contract-related activities for assigned programs, including proposal support and execution.
  • Oversee contracts for U.S. Government and commercial programs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align contract strategy with business goals.
  • Support full contract lifecycle across development and production projects.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of RFPs and proposals for compliance and competitiveness.
  • Lead contract negotiations with domestic and international stakeholders.
  • Provide contract management for large U.S. Government programs and complex agreements.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Health insurance options and flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans available for enrollment.
  • Life and disability insurance programs offered.
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work programs.
Full Job Description
Contracts Manager

Position Overview

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

-Manage all contract-related activities for the programs and opportunities assigned, including proposal support, negotiations, issue resolution, and execution of agreements.
-Administer and oversee contracts supporting U.S. Government, foreign military sales, and commercial programs.
-Partner cross-functionally with Division Vice Presidents, Finance, Program Office, and other functional teams to support business objectives.
-Support the full contract lifecycle across development, production, and prototyping programs spanning multiple locations.
-Conduct detailed reviews of RFPs and proposals to ensure compliance, accuracy, and competitiveness.
-Lead and support contract negotiations with domestic and international customers and partners.
-Provide contract management support for large U.S. Government programs of record and complex commercial agreements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve contract issues and mitigate risks.
-Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including FAR/DFARS and other procurement requirements.
-Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external customers to support program success.

Minimum Requirements

-Must be a U.S. Person.
-Ability to obtain security clearance, if not already cleared.
-Bachelor's degree in business administration, contracts administration or a relevant field and typically 10+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).
-Progressive experience in contracts administration/management.
-Solid experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts, especially with foreign companies and governments.
-A strong working knowledge of the FARs/DFARs, USC and other procurement related regulations.
-A deep and successful background working with prime contractors including developing and negotiating contracts.
-Effective communicator with good interpersonal and presentation skills.

Preferred Requirements

-Strong knowledge of and experience working with DCAA and DCMA.
-Working knowledge of Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).
-1 - 5 years of international commercial contracts experience, including negotiations with foreign companies and governments.
-Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR Regulations.
-Experience supporting proposal work.
-Working knowledge of spreadsheets.
-NCMA membership and certification (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM).

Physical Requirements

-Ability to work onsite daily in Manassas, VA, Bridgeport, WV or Columbus, MS.
-Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 10% travel).

Salary Range (Annualized USD)
  • Minimum Range: $89,000.00 to $158,000.00
  • Maximum Range: $108,000.00 to $192,000.00


Aurora Total Rewards
At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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