Moog

Senior Contracts Manager

Moog$150K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or JD with 10+ years in contract-related experience, ideally in a multinational setting.
  • At least 12 years of advanced contracts experience including negotiation and legal drafting, with focus on UCC.
  • Extensive understanding of international transaction principles such as export licensing and tariffs.
  • Experience countering customer claims and preparing defenses.
  • Ability to develop innovative solutions under pressure with cross-functional teams.
  • Membership in a state bar is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in an additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide contractual support to OEM business teams in the US and UK, including major clients like Boeing and Airbus.
  • Respond effectively to ambiguous situations and develop strategies based on experiencing similar challenges.
  • Develop and oversee compliance policies for the Contracts and Compliance Leadership team.
  • Manage complex international transactions in collaboration with trade compliance and risk teams.
  • Train program management on various Moog agreements and contract-related procedures.
  • Conduct due diligence for acquisitions, including export compliance and contract novation.
  • Offer global support, accommodating meetings across different time zones.
  • Occasional travel for international and domestic engagements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package with bonus potential, 401k matching, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan options at select locations.
  • Flexible paid time off, holiday leave, parental leave, and relocation support.
  • Extensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional development through tuition assistance and mentorship programs.
  • Inclusive and warm company culture emphasizing respect and community through various Employee Resource Groups.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Contracts Manager

Reporting To:

Director, CAG Contracts & Compliance

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NYMoog’s Commercial Aircraft business supports the full aircraft lifecycle—from design, development, testing, and certification to in0service support. Our capabilities include OEM design, aftermarket services, engine accessory repairs, aircraft control components, and advanced avionics and digital airfield solutions.
Our Commercial Aircraft Group is looking for aSenior Contracts Manager, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)Programs to join its high-energy, global Contracts and Compliance Team. You will report to the Director of Contracts and Compliance from either our East Aurora, NY or Torrance, CA location. On-site, hybrid, and remote work schedules will be considered.

As the Senior Contracts Manager, you will022
  • Provide contractual support to the Commercial Aircraft Group’s OEM business teams in the US and UK. The OEM business’ customers include all major commercial aircraft customers, including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and COMAC. This support includes reviewing proposed customer agreements, developing contractual bid strategies and structuring risk minimization strategies for contract execution challenges.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to highly charged, ambiguous situations, with limited opportunity for research or consultation.These situations may involve potential disputes with customers. The Senior Contracts Manager and the OEM Programs Business team will be forced to develop and execute strategies based on accumulated knowledge and experience with similar situations.
  • As a member of the CAG Contracts and Compliance Leadership team, develop and oversee policies and procedures to strengthen contracting and operational regulatory compliance for CAG and its international subsidiaries.
  • Collaborate with other Moog functional disciplines (Law, Trade Compliance, Tax, Risk Management, etc.) in managing the more complex aspects of international transactions including VAT and tax implications, INCOTERMS, letters of credit, offset programs and export and import compliance.
  • Train CAG program management personnel on Moog agreements, commercial terms and conditions Moog procedures; change management, risk management (including maintaining documentation related to potential supplier claims, disputes and litigation), contract provision evaluation, contractual drafting, and contract negotiations.
  • Perform the due diligence process for Moog acquisitions as related to contracting, export compliance and security. Upon closing of the acquisition, you will assist the acquired entity with, assignment of contracts and novation of Moog responsibility for the acquisition.
  • Provide global support which may entail working off-hours to accommodate meetings/calls with other time zones.
  • Occasionally travel internationally and/or domestically.

To be considered for the Senior Contracts Manager role, you019ll typically need to bring with you022
  • A master019s degree or JD and 10+ years of contract related experience, preferably in a multinational company.
  • A minimum of 12 years of advanced contracts experience, including contract negotiating; advanced legal drafting, and familiarity with the UCC. Extensive international experience required, preference for China, the EU and Brazil.
  • An extensive understanding of international transactional principles such as export licensing, imports, INCOTERMS, VAT, tariffs, etc.
  • Experience in defending against customer claims and preparing counterclaims.
  • Demonstrated ability to craft creative solutions to unique business problems with a cross-functional team, while operating under adversarial conditions.
  • Membership in a state bar is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in another language is highly desirable.

How We Care for You:
  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, 401k matching, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (5EAP5D) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

**Posted salary range is based on primary work location being East Aurora, NY . This does not reflect the range for Torrance, California.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $150,000.00013185,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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