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Safran Defense & Space Inc.

Contracts Manager

Safran Defense & Space Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201


ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (DSI)! We deliver a wide range of solutions to meet the evolving challenges of national defense and complex space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Safran DSI operates through the specialized business units Optronics, Space Systems, Testing & Telemetry, and Assured PNT. With more than 500 talented professionals nationwide, DSI is a preferred partner for the armed forces, federal, state, and local government, and commercial entities within the US defense and space sectors.

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, and 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 of company objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proactively manage various contracts (government/commercial) and experienced with all contract types (i.e., Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Price, FPIF, IDIQ, Time and Material, etc.).

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 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 DSI Delegation of Authority.

Draft, review, and negotiate contract provisions with commercial customers, including international contracts 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.

Support subcontracts/procurement with review and negotiation of non-standard supplier terms and conditions under the supervision of General Counsel.

Lead the effort to effectively flow down FAR and DFAR clauses to suppliers.

Manage the Government Property function at DSI and 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.

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.

EEO STATEMENT & ACCESSIBILITY:

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).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

SCHEDULE:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

WORK LOCATION:

In person

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