What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at StandardAero?
Position Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our team, supporting Military, Helicopter & Energy under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts, exceptional business acumen, and the ability to work closely with senior leaders across various functional groups. This position requires a customer-focused individual who thrives in a results-driven environment, effectively manages competing priorities, and demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Key Responsibilities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our team, supporting Military, Helicopter & Energy under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts, exceptional business acumen, and the ability to work closely with senior leaders across various functional groups. This position requires a customer-focused individual who thrives in a results-driven environment, effectively manages competing priorities, and demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the review and negotiation of customer contracts and sales intermediary agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, rebate agreements, and long-term services agreements.
- Identify risk issues related to business opportunities, communicate risks and complex contractual issues to senior management, and propose risk mitigation strategies.
- Analyze contract requirements and negotiate terms to mitigate risk while achieving corporate objectives.
- Review complex solicitations for potential risks, guide pricing strategies, and assist in drafting proposal terms and conditions.
- Advise senior management on regulatory requirements and contractual rights and obligations.
- Collaborate with Program Managers to ensure compliant performance during the contract lifecycle and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure all agreements comply with company policies and procedures, revising as needed during negotiations.
- Amend and restructure existing agreements as required.
- Prepare summaries of contract exceptions, present to management, and conduct negotiations based on the developed strategy.
- Partner strategically with the Sales Organization, providing guidance on contracting options.
- Assist in maintaining and creating contractual templates.
- Lead or assist in training related to contracting compliance issues.
- Coordinate all essential activities with the Director of Commercial Contracts and Legal Counsel.
- Enter agreements into the company’s contracting system after comprehensive review and validation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline is required
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must have knowledge and some experience with federal government contracting and FAR regulations.
- Knowledge and experience with ITAR and export requirements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- Customer service orientation and ability to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Juris Doctorate is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within the aerospace industry and commercial contracts, particularly with aerospace OEMs.
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
