Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

CAES is a defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. CAES manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated RF systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space launch vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Are you up for challenges? CAES is looking for a Team Player to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at the Lancaster facility. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, and being able to adapt to a rapidly changing production environment brings with it an exciting opportunity to influence the successful execution of production goals and achieving operational excellence. This position must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance to the level of Secret.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

CAES Missions Systems, Lancaster PA is seeking a Contracts Manager. Join a dynamic team and play a major role in strategizing, negotiating, and managing contracts of all types! This position offers a motivated individual the chance to work side by side with a high performing multi-functional team. You will be an integral contributor providing strategic and tactical recommendations and counsel on all contractual related matters.

The successful candidate must have a proven history of working independently as well as part of an integrated team. In this role, you will showcase your business acumen on a daily basis while you advise peers and superiors on all contractual matters from proposal through closeout. This person must have superior knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and applicable federal laws and regulations with a specific focus on “Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act” (formerly the Truth in Negotiations Act “TINA”). You will be relied upon for sound advice relative to IP protection and data rights assertions. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential to this role. You will communicate with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels

• Lead the administration of complex, small and large-scale contracts and develop proposals and contracts in a cost disclosed environment.
• Ensure proper FAR and DFARS flow-down requirements are compliant in subcontracts and
• Preserve Intellectual Property through timely identification and notification of IP to the government in accordance with
• Ensure Statements of Work and terms of subcontracts adequately support the requirements of the underlying contract.
• Review commercial and government contract terms and conditions and advise technical, finance, and program stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue a variety of agreements to include: bailment, teaming, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Identify contract scope changes, document such changes, and effectively, negotiate the ensuing contractual modifications.
• Perform beginning to end contract management activities, including providing sound advice on contract risk
• Represent the Company as team leader on complex, high-risk and/or large-scale customer and supply chain
• Review bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy, customer, and legal requirements.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and related agreements and guide other contracts professionals, where applicable, on such
• Contribute expertise to contract strategy meetings to identify issues and customer
• Monitor programs and proactively identify and resolve problems related to contract
• Foster and maintain a sound and reliable relationship with counterparts in internal and external customer
• Participates in and may lead special projects or improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years' experience in specialized contracts administration; or Master's Degree and minimum 5 years' experience in specialized contracts administration
• Background in reporting and analysis
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills (experience with pivot tables, v-lookups, macros, etc.)
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARs regulations, Truth In Negotiations Act, and CAS
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. 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

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 11 years' experience in specialized contracts administration; or Master's Degree and minimum 8 years' experience in specialized contracts administration
• PROPRICER experience or Salesforce experience
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, negotiation, process improvement or change management
• Industry recognized certification (DAWIA Contracting Level 3, CPCM, CFCM, etc.) 
• Experience with US Export Control Laws (e.g. ITAR, EAR). 

Salary Range min/max: Contracts Administrator IV ($96,376 – $144,564) and Contracts Administrator V ($110,832 – $166,248). 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. 

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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.