ContractsLead

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. **Job Title** : Contracts Lead **Reporting To:** Manager, Contract Administration **Work Schedule:** Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA **Overall** Moog Military Aircraft LLC. is seeking a Contracts Lead for our Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit, Defense Division. Moog requires an experienced and dynamic Contracts Lead to advance contracting efforts for the Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit. The Contracts Lead will support the Turreted Weapon Systems Contracts Business Unit Manager on all contractual and regulatory matters and will ensure Contract efforts are aligned with the Business Unit’s objectives. As a Contracts Lead, you will be responsible for: **Leadership & Team Development**: Mentor Contract Specialists / Program Administrators and otherwise assist in their growth and professionalization. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development to keep at the forefront of defense industry standards and practices. Collaborate in training, policies and procedures across the Defense Contracts organization. Assist with rationalizing workloads to balance efforts throughout the organization. **Contract Management & Strategy**: Lead the development and execution of contract strategies across various Turreted Weapon Systems programs. Align contract strategies with Moog's operational and financial objectives to ensure successful program outcomes. **Client & Stakeholder Relations**: Develop leverageable business relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers. Work closely with legal, finance, program management, and senior Contracts leadership to develop strategies for contract negotiations, r