Relevant business degree or 3+ years of commercial and contractual experience
Familiarity with US Federal Acquisition FARS/DFARS and UK MOD DEFCON's
Experience with a diverse customer base
Ability to identify and manage contract risk effectively
Experience in Supplier/Subcontractor relationship management
Responsibilities
Manage contracts by reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and executing various agreements
Ensure compliance with policies and maintain commercial governance
Support the achievement of commercial objectives and effective management
Implement contract management processes during project lifecycles
Contribute to bids by drafting terms and conditions
Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract management
Coach and mentor junior team members
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance
Competitive PTO
401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
Annual bonus program dependent on performance
Flexible working arrangements
Paid volunteering opportunities
Mental health support available on-site
Commitment to employee development
Employee referral program
Full Job Description
Our team is looking for a Contracts Manager to join them. You will report to the Contracts Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Chatsworth, CA. The Contract Manager will be responsible for managing contracts, which shall include reviewing, drafting, negotiating, novating and executing various Contracts and Agreements.
As a Contracts Manager, you will:
Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes.
Ability to work to deadlines, the successful individual must have excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
Support and implement commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement
Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters
Contribute to the commercial aspects of bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions
Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements, including but not limited to NDA's/PIA's, LTA's, Novation's, Contracts, to protect Company's commercial and legal interest
Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers
Lead contract negotiations for terms and conditions and manages contracts through senior functional management, referring to legal counsel when necessary
Maintain an awareness of current statutory requirements influencing contract development and administration
Coach and develop junior members of the team to deliver against objectives
Experience in Supplier/Subcontractor terms and relationship management
Adhere to legislation governing employment, including but not restricted to; health and safety; data protection; equal opportunities ensuring compliance with local policies and procedures
Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Ontic Group policies
Undertake such other duties commensurate with the role that may be required from time to time Main Qualifications and Requirement:
Relevant business degree or minimum of 3 years' prior commercial and contractual experience demonstrating the above responsibilities.
Working experience of US Federal Acquisition FARS/DFARS and UK MOD DEFCON's
Experience of working with a diverse customer group base
an demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties, that if accepted would represent a significant risk to the Company.
Our Benefits:
Comprehensive medical insurance
Competitive PTO
Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
Flexible working arrangements
Paid volunteering opportunities
Access to mental health champions across our sites
Added $115k in total base pay; please add in appropriate compensation range to target.
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About Ontic
Ontic is a security management platform that helps companies identify and mitigate physical security risks. The platform provides a centralized location for security teams to manage incidents, track assets, and communicate with stakeholders. Ontic's technology is used by companies in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
