Contract Manager
Position OverviewSeeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead and support contract management activities across multiple manufacturing locations. This role will be responsible for developing, negotiating, and administering complex customer contracts while ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.The ideal candidate will have experience supporting customer-facing contracts within aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related manufacturing environments. This position requires strong negotiation skills, experience with new program awards and product-specific agreements, and the ability to manage contractual risk across multiple programs and stakeholders.Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, contract negotiations, export compliance, and product schedule agreements is highly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the negotiation, administration, and management of assigned contracts and programsSupport customer-facing contract activities for new awards, NPI programs, and ongoing program executionReview and negotiate:Terms and conditionsNDAs/NDS agreementsProduct-specific agreementsProduct schedule agreementsEvaluate contractual risk exposure and develop mitigation strategies during contract performanceManage contractual change control processes in coordination with program management proceduresLead cross-functional coordination between contracts, operations, finance, program management, and leadership teamsProvide guidance and interpretation regarding contractual language, compliance, and negotiation alternativesSupport implementation of strategic objectives, policies, and procedures related to contract managementOversee task planning, resource requirements, and effort estimates for assigned contractsSupport export compliance activities and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirementsInvestigate and resolve contractual and compliance-related issuesCoordinate training and knowledge-sharing activities related to contract management and complianceBuild and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, military representatives, and government agenciesMentor and develop team members while supporting process improvement initiativesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field7+ years of related contract management experienceMinimum 2 years of experience in a project lead or leadership capacityExperience managing contracts of varying scope and complexityStrong negotiation and contract administration experienceExperience reviewing and negotiating contract terms and conditionsExperience with:New awardsProduct agreementsSchedule agreementsNPI/New Product Introduction environmentsStrong understanding of contractual risk management principlesKnowledge of export compliance fundamentalsAbility to work cross-functionally with leadership, operations, finance, and customersStrong written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office proficiencyPreferred QualificationsAerospace, defense, military, commercial aviation, electronics manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing experienceManufacturing industry background strongly preferred over service industry experienceContract management certification preferredAdvanced degree (MBA, MS, JD) preferredExperience with export compliance administration preferredProgram management certification preferredPreferred Skills & ExperienceContract negotiationsCustomer-facing contract managementContract risk mitigationRegulatory complianceExport complianceChange management processesFinancial and budgetary analysisEarned value and estimation methodsCross-functional leadershipProcess improvement initiativesSupplier and customer relationship management