Contracts Manager

Summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director, Contracts & Procurement the Contracts Manager will support business units in the management of contracts. Areas of responsibility include proposal review, full life-cycle contract management, negotiation, administration, and compliance with US export and other regulations governing international business to provide for contract management following company policy. Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and participates in developing policies, procedures, and standard practices to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables. Advises business and program management leadership on contractual approach following financial and programmatic objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively manage various contracts (government/commercial). Experienced with all contract types (i.e., Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Price, FPIF, IDIQ, Time and Material, etc.) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
• Review bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policies and compliance with customer solicitation requirements. Demonstrated ability to take initiative for review and analysis for major proposal efforts to mitigate contract risks. Ability to serve as a Volume lead.
• Proactively identify and resolve contractual issues; address disputes, questions, and concerns. Respond to various complex contracting inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provide thought leadership and innovative solutions for complex contracting matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate various Teaming, Licenses, Proprietary Information and Non-Disclosure agreements.
• Advise business, technical, program management leadership of contractual rights and obligations and interpret complex terms and conditions.
• Participate in cost and pricing processes with program management and customer representatives.
• Maintain corporate awareness of regulatory changes and contractual requirements, including flow-downs, US export controls, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and anti-boycott compliance.
• Develop and maintain various templates, training materials, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development of various Policies and Procedures.
• Serve as point of contact with customers and other external parties concerning contractual matters.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Legal Studies or relevant degree from an accredited University .
• 8+ years of progressive professional experience in Government and Commercial Contract Management in support of multiple technical programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiations and Government and Commercial terms and conditions in broad applications, thorough understanding of contracting principles and concepts.
• Thorough understanding of the US Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policy, government contracting principles, and regulations. Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the NASA FAR supplement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills to prepare documents in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple contract actions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to work extended hours as required.
• Experienced in communicating with program managers, senior management/executive level.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Additional Differentiators

• Contracting Certification – such as NCMA CPCM or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) DAWIA Level III in Contracting.
• Experience with US export regulations is desired