Senior Contracts Manager

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Senior Contracts Manager to be based out of our Orlando, FL, Auburn Hills, MI, or East Syracuse, NY office. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage Contracts responsibilities, potentially across multiple locations. The Contracts Manager will lead contract negotiations, provide oversight to the Contracts team, evaluate new business opportunities, and offer recommendations to business management that minimize risk while maximizing financial results. Extensive experience with U.S. DoD contract types, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure all current and future contracts are fully compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) or their equivalents, including applicable supplements, guidelines, requirements, and procedures, and for international pursuits and contracts, ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

• Support capture efforts across the business by participating in proposal development and reviews.

• Review complex Prime Contractor and U.S. DoD 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.

• Provide oversight of assigned contractual negotiations.

• Successfully interact with management, customer/supplier leadership, and U.S. Government representatives.

• Prepare and present contractual terms and conditions analyses to management, including risk analyses and mitigation options, business ramifications and opportunities, and negotiation strategies, while ensuring consistency with business objectives and corporate policies.

• Provide data and support for DCMA/DCAA inquiries and audits.

• Contribute to and implement the vision for the organization, taking necessary steps to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives.

• Lead efforts to evaluate and improve existing processes and fill process gaps with appropriate documentation.

• Provide broad technical contractual guidance to internal customers.

• Communicate results, contractual risks, and mitigation alternatives concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Apply a global perspective of 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.

Compensation Range: $132,000 - $171,600

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• 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, with working knowledge of CAS.

• Ability to contribute to strategy development and lead strategic initiatives supporting functional and business objectives.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance, if required.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• 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 Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.