Contracts Manager

ABOUT OUR MISSION:
Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry. 

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Contracts Manager is responsible for customer communication, contract management, change management, fulfillment of contract requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The role will provide strong business acumen and subject matter expertise to understand program performance requirements, provide guidance, and influence results in support company objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively manage various contracts (government/commercial). Experienced with all contract types (i.e., Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Price, FPIF, IDIQ, Time and Material, etc.)
• 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
• Provide senior contract leadership to integrated program teams and to Contracts/Procurement Department. Administer complex contract and subcontract activities primarily for U.S. Government customers (predominantly DOD)
• Provide sound contract management to meet customer obligations, achieve company objectives, and comply with company policies
• Review and negotiate US Government contracts containing FAR and DFAR regulations
• Provide expertise and guidance on interpretation of FAR and DFAR regulations
• Maintain Safran DSI certifications and representations in the US Government SAM database
• Respond to supplier certification requests from customers.  Provide leadership and guidance on use of WAWF, EWAM and other US DoD systems
• Manage the contract and proposal review process in accordance with the Safran DSI Delegation of Authority
• Draft, review and negotiate contract provisions with commercial customers to include international with oversight by the General Counsel
• Generate and maintain Distributor, Consultant and Services Agreements
• Generate and maintain Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Lead the effort to manage deliverables for contracts (includes agreements, but not standard purchase orders).  Facilitate requests for schedule extensions to minimize schedule delay penalties
• Assist with proposal preparation and assembly of final proposal package
• Under the supervision of General Counsel, support subcontracts/procurement with review and negotiation of non-standard supplier terms and conditions
• Lead the effort to effectively flow down FAR and DFAR clauses to suppliers
• Manage the Government Property function at Safran DSI
• Have familiarity with US DoD PCARSS system
• Serve as primary contact with customers and other external parties concerning contractual matters

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Minimum eight (8) years of U.S. Government contracts experience
• Sound working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, government contract types and commercial contracts
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or US Permanent Resident Status

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Experience in administering a Government property system
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective and sustaining relationships with customers
• 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
• Business acumen with financial understanding of our business
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).