Contract Director

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: Aerospace and Defense (A&D)

LOCATION: Corona, CA

DIRECT REPORTING: A&D Group President

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Corporate Legal

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

Provide contractual guidance as it relates to the execution of company programs, business development, and day-to-day operations. This position oversees and executes contracts and supports compliance with Export control in accordance with contract and corporate requirements.

Principal Activities

• Provide contractual advice and guidance and work cooperatively with a multitude of organizations ranging from technical, program, finance, execution team and pricing for seamless contract administration
• Provide knowledge of applicable government regulations in the execution of business activity
• Serve as advisor and make recommendations as needed on contractual, proposal and business matters
• Support proposal efforts, as necessary, to review contract provisions and proposal responses
• Negotiation and settlement of contracts/ amendments, producing sound contract terms and conditions which mitigate/minimize company risk and support company goals
• Coordinate all essential activity with legal Counsel
• Support the execution of Export/ITAR control policies in accordance with contract and corporate policies and procedures
• Work with business development and program departments to support current and future business needs
• Lead and continuously improve our contract management process across our businesses – revenue recognition, gate review, product support

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Drafting, revising, maintaining and assisting in all contractual documents such as NDAs, vetting of representative agreements, pricing agreements, product support repair/maintenance/service agreements, group of life program long term agreements, standard purchasing terms of sale, subcontracts/PO (as necessary), technical assistance agreements, cost of poor quality negotiations, stop-work and PO cancellations, contract flow down requirements, customer claims and frame agreements
• Conducting negotiations and dispute resolution with customers on contractual terms in partnership with program managers and senior leadership
• Collaborating with program managers and business development on business pursuits, bid preparation, and proposal submittals
• Staying abreast of emerging or changing laws and regulations influencing Government contracting and procurement policies. – Cyber Security Initiatives, Revenue Recognition requirements
• Acquisition professional with overall understanding of project, program, quality, configuration, finance, and operations execution
• Experience in commercial and A&D (Aerospace and Defense) industries
• Ensuring compliance export control mandates (ITAR & EAR) – Providing training to employees on export control and compliance on boarding and annual updates

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Marketing or related field), Master’s degree preferred
• 7 plus years of contract management experience
• Experience in the Aerospace industry
• Experience working within a global organization strongly preferred

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