Director, Contracts

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES. The most important thing we build is TRUST #CustomerFocus #Values #Leader #TogetherWePioneer Overview This position is responsible for directing the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of assigned government/commercial/international contracts and subcontracts including significant and/or major contracts. Directs all phases of the contract administration process from inception through completion including preparing, reviewing, and approving all contractual documents to ensure protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of contract specifications and requirements, identification of risk factors, and adherence to company policy, as well as appropriate laws and regulations. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management and/or professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have serious impact on overall success of the corporation. Responsibilities YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Direct the administration of assigned contracts including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual posture. Direct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications. Identify high level legal or contractual issues, lead the development of solutions and provide guidance to management on resolving highly complex issues while ensuring the contract administration process supports the objectives of the program areas. Ensure the company's proprietary interests are protected and that company policy is followed for processes such as, but not limited to, the review chain for reports, papers and articles. Direct the review of agreements and evaluate documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met. May assist in reviewing agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies. Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions. Coordinate review of solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected. Act as primary contact for contracts activities and issues. Represent the company with senior level customers, potential customers and government representatives. Consult with management in the development of new business or expansion of existing business opportunities. Remain current on commercial/government/international laws, regulations and practices affecting contracts and related agreements. Direct the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent. Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Other duties as assigned or required. Actively Lead and Manage a growing Contracts organization across multiple sites Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Law, or Related Field At least 13 years' progressively complex experience in contracts and contracts processes At least 10 years' experience in people management Aerospace & Defense experience Willingness to travel up to 25% This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license) Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of government/commercial/international contract administration principles, concepts, and practices as well as comprehensive contract management and leadership skills. Demonstrates the ability to resolve unusually complex management and technical problems while serving as spokesperson on assigned projects and/or programs. Experience managing multi-site and virtual staff Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives. Salary Range: Director, Contracts: $167,079.00 - $ 206,391.00 annually (Lansdale, PA or Woburn, MA), $159,123.00 - $196,653.00 (Lancaster, PA). Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as business results. #LI-JM1 EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY BENEFITS We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond. Other benefits include: Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs. Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule Tailored Management/Leadership Training Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming ABOUT CAES CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.