Location: Overland Park, United States of America Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Contracts Manager (Government Contracts)

Overland Park, KS; Salt Lake City, UT; Orlando, FL; or Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Contracts Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting Legal Contract Managers to ensure compliance with all legal and contractual requirements of the programs, contracts, and business activities of the business unit. Your duties will include communicating with internal and external customers and suppliers, collaborating with teams of employees, managing concurrent projects, handling expectations, adhering to policies and guidelines.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable law

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in applicable law, or otherwise authorized or eligible for authorization, to access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide general support to the Legal & Contract Team

• Responsible for completing initial 3rd Party Integrity Assessments/Visual Compliance requirements, complete customer templates for supplier verification, complete initial draft of Non-Disclosure Agreements

• Assist in monitoring subcontractors or ad hoc suppliers performing active program scope, coordinating efforts with Bid & Proposal team and Program Managers for award data, approval routing, and sales order entry needs

• Assist in maintaining adherence to U.S. Government requirements concerning the Government Property Management System, U.S. Small Business Subcontract Utilization reports and internal auditing of processes and procedures.

• Review and approve non-Fed U.S. opportunities meeting Thales standard T&C requirements and managing the contract deliverables under the performance obligations.

• Gain familiarity with U.S. Government reporting requirements and systems; PIEE, SPRS, WAWF, EDA, DLA, eTOOLS, SAM.gov, GSA, CPARS, eSRS, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Journalism, Technology or related field of study.

• 1 - 5 years of relevant work experience working with government contracts

• Skilled in basic MS Office (or equivalent) tools

• Capacity to work in an international and multicultural environment

• Ability to navigate U.S. Government and internal computer and software applications

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust-Suitability Certification (FAA) and Medium Level Security (DOD) requirements throughout employment

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but do not meet the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Experience in Procurement, Contracts, or Legal disciplines, or other relevant training.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Level Security Clearance throughout employment

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.

• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.

• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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