Manager, Contracts – USG Programs

Job Description

Manager, Contracts – USG Programs

Indianapolis, IN

Rolls-Royce has been awarded several significant USG development programs in recent years including FLRAA, B-52 CERP and MQ-25 complimenting the existing business of providing power to established aircraft (C-130J, V22 and F35) and we are looking for experienced Contract Managers to join our team of contracting professionals to support the administration of these key programs. The Contracts team plays a critical role in enabling new business growth, while mitigating risk. You’ll have an aptitude for understanding the business and how to shape our contractual framework to make sure we balance risk and reward across a culturally diverse range of customers and partners.

As a Contracts Manager within Defence you will support a range of existing contracts and growth opportunities. This will include developing compliant proposals, negotiating, and securing contracts and contract administration. This role provides the opportunity to work with senior management and executive teams both within Rolls-Royce and the customer community as we deliver against our programs.

Due to the customer facing nature of this role, there may be demands for work outside the normal core hours and the position could involve a requirement to travel, sometimes at short notice.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop contractual solutions and strategies for complex issues (both in the win-business and contract management phases) using relevant processes and procedures.
• Draft and negotiate contract terms with customers using appropriate techniques and strategies.
• Identify potential risks and liabilities in concepts, proposals and contracts and implement appropriate means to manage these throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead activities and support others in the team with your supportive coaching style.
  
  

Basic Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Law or Finance with 5 years’ experience with managing or negotiating contracts; Or
• Master’s degree in business management, Law or Finance with 3 years with managing or negotiating contracts; Or
• PhD/JD in Business Management, Law or Finance
• Experience in Collaboration within a team environment, building relationships across the business and effectively influencing other areas and corporate functions.
• Previous USG contracting and FMS experience including responsibility for managing a substantive customer / supplier / partner relationship.
• Proven interpersonal and organization skills.
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Sound business and commercial acumen including the ability to interpret commercial issues and understand the commercial components of deals (e.g. pricing & negotiation levers) and how to influence them.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborates well in a team environment, building relationships across the business and effectively influencing other areas and corporate functions.
  
  

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are pioneers of power. At Rolls-Royce we impact the world by being free to innovate, explore and be brilliant. Our excellence today, builds on our strong heritage and makes us advance “beyond tomorrow”.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation is available for this role if applicable.

Job Category

Commercial

Job Posting Date

19 Dec 2024; 00:12

Pay Range

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Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.