Contracts Manager

Company: Ascent Aerospace
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Posted Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00 AMAscent Aerospace - Inspiring the next generation of flight!Summary of PositionContract Management professional for a large, fast paced and growth oriented aerospace manufacturing and engineering firm. The Contract Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Contract Management with a global customer base and across multiple business units including development of negotiation strategy, contract negotiation, record of negotiation, change management, and other execution phase contractual requirements.Essential Functions

• Drafts, evaluates, negotiates and executes multiple forms of contractual documents (including non-disclosure agreements, sales/purchasing agreements, sub-contracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, master agreements), and reviews customer proposed terms and conditions, to ensure alignment with company procedures.
• Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiations.
• Focal point for all contractual communications and commitments to customers.
• Ensures that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties. Provides contract visibility and awareness to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, appropriate laws and corporate policies.
• Participates with change management team, and provides guidance and support to change claim proposal preparation.
• Maintains contractual records and documentation, including correspondence, contractual changes, status reports and other documents as required.
• Provides clarification and interpretation of AIP and customer obligations and responsibilities.
• Provides clarification and interpretation of complex contract issues.
• Maintains familiarity with the business case, financial issues, risk identification and profit and loss implications surrounding contractual documents.
• Complies with existing departmental procedures. Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policies, procedures and processes.
• Any additional duties assigned by management.REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Management, Finance, or related field of study.
  • Juris Doctorate or Master's Degree a strong plus.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in Aerospace Contract Management.
  • Ability to draft, interpret and communicate complex terms & conditions through various contracting vehicles.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of FAR and DFAR.
  • Financial understanding of impacts and/or benefits of terms & conditions on contract profitability.
  • Experience leading and supporting customer negotiations.
  • Experience in identification and mitigation of contract risks.
  • Export compliance experience a strong plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. - is required.Preferred Qualifications
    • Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast paced environment.
    • Reports faulty equipment and has the ability to make difficult decisions and seeks management's assistance when needed.
    • Able to work varied shifts, overtime and weekends when necessary.
    • Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities.
    • Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNoneTRAVEL REQUIREMENTSAs necessary.WORKING CONDITIONSWorking conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.
      • Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
      • May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
      • While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
      • The employee may be exposed to vibration.
      • The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
      • May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day.
      • May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
      • Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
      • Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.SALARYThe anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000. Compensation within this range may vary based on work location, experience, education and specific role requirement. In alignment with state and local laws, including those in California, this range reflects our commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
        • Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
        • Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
        • Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
        • Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSEmployment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder).Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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