Contracts Manager, SLC - Salt Lake City, UT

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many defense programs. AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs.

Contracts Manager responsible for performing proposal and contract management duties for large commercial and U.S. Government contracts and agreements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Specifies all contractual guidelines to be followed during proposal preparation.
• Analyzes terms and conditions in solicitations and identifies all elements of business risk.
• Provides counsel to management regarding proposed contract liability, terms and conditions and compatibility with established company practices.
• Provides and/or obtains legal advice regarding contracts as required.
• Organizes the technical data, delivery schedule, terms and conditions and other contractual elements into a cohesive proposal.
• Reviews cost data and other detailed information to assure that bids are fully compliant to any applicable commercial or U.S. Government requirements.
• Ensures that any exceptions to customer's requirements are clearly spelled out in all proposals.
• Assures that proposals clearly define the scope of work to be performed and are in compliance with any applicable U.S. Government or foreign laws/regulations and Albany policies.
• Coordinates proposal approvals with the appropriate management level.
• Provides follow-up support and participates with customers in proposal reviews. Assists Government/customer representatives in their fact-finding review and audit of the proposal supporting data.
• Assures that the contract document precisely reflects the terms of the negotiated agreement.
• Serves as contractual expert to business area management.
• Reviews contracts and modifications with program teams and management as required.
• Examines performance requirement, delivery schedules and other contractual obligations to ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to bid specifications or contractual terms.
• Prepares formal correspondence and assists in preparation of progress reports and various other reports to track deliveries.
• Prepares standard documentation and reports needed for the contract needs.
• Represents the company in contractual communications with the customer, both written and oral.
• Assures the company proprietary rights in data are protected.
• Issues authorizations of expenditure of funds for contracts or orders and changes thereto.
• Manage contract compliance activities throughout the life of the contract.
• Maintains cognizance of contract performance progress.
• Monitors funding and delivery status during term of agreement.
• Maintains contract value used in all quarterly financial reporting.
• Manages all change activity. Submits and negotiates all changes and claims with the customer.
• Initiates necessary actions to expedite customer acceptance and payment.
• Advises management of possible problems and notifies customer after coordinating with appropriate departments.
• Administers contract closure by coordinating with operating departments to assure proper disposition of Government or customer property and informs management of any potential liabilities.
• Maintains official records file as required by company policy, contract terms, FAR and other Government regulations or law.
• Performs other associated departmental duties as assigned, including but not limited to departmental policy development, department representation on committees, recommendations for improvement and contractual presentations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or equivalent.
• Mid-level+ experience in contract management, with a minimum of 4+ years of expertise in contract administration for both U.S. Government and Commercial contracts.
• Composite aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred. Experience with other complex DoD, Aerospace structure, or systems experience may substitute.
• While prior direct management experience is not required, leadership experience mentoring and establishing best practices for individual contributor team members is highly desired.
• Experience advising and communicating with management.
• Sound knowledge of commercial and U.S. Government contracting principles and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• Negotiations experience and Strong analytical ability.
• Practiced oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to support limited travel (estimated 10%), domestic and international.

Working Conditions:

Office environment, duties performed indoors, moderate to quiet noise and comfortable temperatures. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental condition levels. Ability to work M-F schedule and be available as business situations require. Travel may be required.

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

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