Contracts Manager

Job overview

Contracts Manager for Saab in East Syracuse, NY. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $101,600 - $132,000 per year. Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Contracts Manager to be based out of our East Syracuse, NY or Quincy, MA office to support the proposal, negotiation, and execution (including modifications) of a diverse portfolio of contracts within our Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Defense business unit. This portfolio includes domestic, international, commercial, and U.S. Government customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage Contracts responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Negotiate complex contract terms and conditions with a broad range of domestic, international, and government customers.
• Manage contracts throughout all phases of the contract lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and applicable government regulations, including export control requirements.
• Support capture efforts across the business by participating in proposal development and reviews.
• Review complex commercial and defense proposals for compliance with requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ), with particular focus on identification and mitigation or elimination of proposal and contract execution risks.
• Engage with management, customer and supplier leadership, and domestic and international customers.
• Prepare and present contractual terms and conditions analyses to management, including risk analyses, mitigation options, business ramifications and opportunities, and negotiation strategies, while ensuring consistency with business objectives and corporate policies.
• Contribute to and implement the organizational vision and take steps to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Lead efforts to evaluate and improve existing processes and address process gaps with appropriate documentation.
• Provide broad technical contractual guidance to internal customers.
• Apply a global perspective to the business environment and technology.
• Demonstrate forward-looking thinking and identify future infrastructure enhancements to the Contracts organization in support of corporate growth and strategic direction.
• Travel up to 25% annually, both domestically and internationally.

What we're looking for

Education

BA/BS degree in Business or a related discipline with 13+ years of experience, or an MBA/JD with 11+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

13+ years of experience managing and administering contracts from the capture phase through close-out for multiple contract types.

Skills & competencies

contracts manager

saab

east syracuse ny

full time

onsite

legal

negotiation

far

dfars

government contracts

international

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.