Senior Contract Manager

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

With minimal supervision and as a Contracts subject matter expert, you would serve as an advisor to the business on a wide range complex issues and train, mentor and develop other Contracts personnel. This position will support US domestic and international commercial programs, US Government Programs, maintain SAM.Gov website, negotiate agreements, and implement legal and business strategies to support company objectives. The successful candidate will be highly creative, a critical thinker, problem solver, and convey complex issues in a concise manner. Ensures functional activity is performed in compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Must maintain excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization.

What YOU will do:  

The ideal candidate will have broad, in depth demonstrated experience in Contract Management and Compliance and will, at a minimum:

• ­Be a subject matter expert in developing, drafting, interpreting, and negotiating US Government, commercial, and international contracts.
• ­ Knowledgeable with FAR/DFARS/UCC/Incoterms
• ­ Lead the pre and post contract award process to flow down terms and conditions and customer requirements to functional organizations.
• ­ Have working knowledge and understanding on international trade compliance (ITAR/EAR)
• ­ Be able to prioritize high impact activities concurrently.
• ­ Lead continuous process improvements of policies and procedures as they relate to the Contracts and Compliance functions.
• ­ Apply both tactical and strategic thinking and strong business acumen in resolving business issues.
• ­ Perform due diligence reviews on new business opportunities, and conduct risk assessments and risk mitigation approaches on terms and conditions. 
• ­ Advise management of contractual obligations and rights to mitigate risk and protect company business interests.
• ­ Support new business pursuits and existing contracts.
• ­ Support development of and conduct Contracts training 
• ­ Interface with DCAA/DCMA including pre and post audits.
• ­ Support drafting teaming agreements, NDA’s, and license agreements 
• ­ Be proficient with Microsoft, SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook and other software applications.
• ­ Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• ­ Maintain strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• ­ Develop contracting templates for standard agreements and other compliance tools.
• ­ Support new business proposal activity.
• ­ Manage various types of contracts, including, fixed price, T&M, and cost reimbursable contracts.
• ­ Other Contracts and Compliance related support activities as necessary.

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering from an accredited university or college. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in US Government, commercial, and international Contract Negotiation and Management. Prefer candidate with CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM professional certification, MBA, or JD. 

Desired Characteristics:  

• Experience in Export and Regulatory compliance is highly preferred.  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to influence cross functional teams.
• Creative problem solving.
• Consistently delivers on commitments and meeting timelines.
• Sound judgement.
• Customer interfacing experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Highest degree of ethics and integrity.
• Experience in aerospace (long-term contracts), defense, and/or aviation industry preferred.

AT ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $119,000  to  $178,700 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting!!!
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.

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