Senior Manager Contracts

Overview

A Senior Manager Contracts position is available within the Aerospace Interconnect division of a leading aerospace and defense organization. This role involves managing both government and commercial contracts across multiple locations, including non-U.S. sites, for various product lines in Aerospace, Space, and Defense industries. The position supports contract management, negotiation, compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $149,000 to $219,000, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role can be fully remote for qualified candidates currently residing in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage prime U.S. government and commercial contracts for the Interconnect Technologies Division (ITD), including pre- and post-award support, reviewing solicitations, contract modifications, clauses, and statements of work.
• Prepare, track, and manage contract documentation; liaise with contracting officers and client procurement staff.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions to identify legal risks and business considerations.
• Negotiate government and commercial contracts directly with U.S. government agencies and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), coordinating negotiation strategies with Program Management, Finance, Trade Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, Pricing, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data, Cost Accounting Standards, Trade Regulations, and corporate policies.
• Provide training on U.S. government contracts and divisional processes to new hires and technical teams.
• Support proposal initiatives by evaluating Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring pricing accuracy for labor, materials, equipment, subcontracts, and indirect costs, and coordinating with relevant functions for approval.
• Oversee contractor purchasing system compliance per DFARS 252.244-7001; advise Supply Chain Management on subcontracts, including statement of work development, flow-down terms, contract performance monitoring, and closeout.
• Collaborate with Trade Compliance and Technology teams to ensure compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations related to U.S. government programs, including citizenship and foreign national participation requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement annual global contracts compliance initiatives and address audit trends.
• Contribute to new business pursuits and contract strategy by analyzing significant or unique contract requirements and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop and implement tools and automation to streamline contract processes, including distribution, communication, and approval via DocuSign and SharePoint.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in government, military, or aerospace commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Experience negotiating multi-year Long Term Agreements in both commercial and government contracts.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
• No immigration sponsorship available; candidates must not require current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or J.D. degree strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with aerospace or defense-related contracts.
• Ability to lead new program pursuits from contracts and compliance perspectives, providing pricing and strategic guidance.
• Experience supporting proposal initiatives and ensuring comprehensive review and approval of contract terms.
• Ability to manage all active North America contracts and advise on subcontracts and procurement requirements.
• Skills in profit impact through pricing, customer claims mitigation, liability and risk management, and production expense control via change management.

Skills

• Strategic thinking with a strong drive for results.
• Political savvy and strong managerial courage.
• High ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Ability to lead and leverage resources without direct reporting authority.
• Highly accountable and transparent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $149,000 to $219,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Various health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid and unpaid time off programs.

Location

• This role supports full remote work for qualified candidates residing in the United States.

Additional Information

• All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other protected status.
• The organization supports second chance employment consistent with applicable laws.
• Disability-related reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application process.
• The application window for this position is anticipated to close on August 13, 2026.