Saab, Inc.
defense and security
SeniorContractsManager
“Senior Contracts Manager at Saab, Inc.. Skills: Contracts management, FAR/DFARS compliance, Negotiation, Risk assessment. Ensure contract compliance with FAR and DFARS. Ensure ITAR compliance for international contracts”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimize risk; Maximize financial results; Achieve short-term and long-term business objectives
Industry & Context.
Identify and mitigate or eliminate proposal and contract execution risks; Offer recommendations to business management that minimize risk while maximizing financial results
Travel up to 25% annually, both domestically and internationally, Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance, if required, Must be a U. S. citizen, Pass a pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline with 15+ years of Contracts experience, or a Master's degree or JD with 13+ years of experience, Expert knowledge of FAR and DFARS, working knowledge of CAS, Ability to contribute to strategy development, lead strategic initiatives supporting functional and business objectives, Exceptional communication and presentation skills, Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance, if required, Must be a U. S. citizen
Nice to Have
Professional certifications such as CCM, CFCM, or CPCM, Extensive experience negotiating multi-million-dollar defense contracts with the U. S. Government, international governments, and major Defense/Aerospace contractors, Experience with U. S. Navy/Marine Corps and U. S. Army contracts is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Ensure contract compliance with FAR and DFARS
Ensure ITAR compliance for international contracts
Support capture efforts and proposal development
Review proposals for compliance and risk
Provide oversight of contractual negotiations
Interact with management and customer leadership
Prepare and present contractual terms analyses
Provide data for DCMA/DCAA inquiries
Contribute to organizational vision and objectives
Evaluate and improve existing processes
Provide technical contractual guidance
Communicate contractual risks and alternatives
Apply global business perspective
Identify future infrastructure enhancements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact with management; Interact with customer/supplier leadership; Interact with U.S. Government representatives; Provide broad technical contractual guidance to internal customers
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; Communicate results, contractual risks, and mitigation alternatives concisely, both verbally and in writing
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