CONTRACTS MANAGER
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Location: South Windsor, CT 06074
Description:
Responsibilities of the Contracts Manager:
Requirements of the Contracts Manager:
- Review and manage all contracts requirements to assure that the client meets all customer obligations. Track contract deliverables, customer communications and billing to assure that accurate contract records are kept.
- Monitor contract performance to assure that all activity remains within the scope of the contract and identify opportunities for contract changes to Management.
- Establish and maintain electronic and hardcopy contract record keeping systems compliant with internal procedures, customer requirements, and government regulations and law.
- Assure company compliance to import/export requirements of goods and services under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Customs regulations, and other trade regulations, while leveraging available legal resources.
- Prepare and monitor the status of Export Licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, Commodity Jurisdictions, Classification Requests, and other requests for approval to the Office of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Dept. of State; the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Office of Foreign Assets Controls.
- Work with Management leaders on the negotiation of contracts to assure that the company gets the most favorable contract, schedule and price terms possible.
- Review business documents (examples: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's), Teaming Agreements, Distributor Agreements, License Agreements, Letters of Credit, etc.) and make recommendations to Management.
- Develop procedures and processes for daily research of all government and worldwide websites for potential RFQ's, IFB's and RFP's, with a special emphasis on the company's small business status for developmental and manufacturing opportunities.
- Participation in the preparation and review of proposals to assure that all contract terms are known and understood and to advise management of potential problems related to the performance of the proposed contract requirements.
Requirements of the Contracts Manager:
- Previous experience in Aerospace and Defense contract area (4-6 years preferred).
- At least 3 years of experience managing federal government contracts required.
- Detailed working knowledge of FAR & DFARS.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required.
- Detailed working knowledge of U.S. Government aerospace and defense industry contractual and purchasing procedures.
- Experience with ITAR and U.S. Government export control procedures.
- Previous experience in negotiating contract terms.
- Ability to read, understand, and write contracts, agreements, and related business documents.
- General computer skills (to include Microsoft Office Suite software).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to fully leverage available internal and external resources in the performance of position responsibilities; highly collaborative skill set is required.
- Occasional travel will be required to other facilities and for training purposes.