Senior Contracts Manager

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 - Relocation Assistance Offered

Direct Hire

Overview:

Join the 80-year legacy at Dayton Granger Inc., a thriving aviation and aerospace manufacturer of antennas, electrostatics, and lightning protection products in sunny South Florida as we expand our team with a skilled Senior Contracts Manager. In this position, you'll play a pivotal role at the forefront of our aerospace innovations, shaping contracts and proposals that drive our military, commercial, and general aviation programs worldwide. At DG, we offer a stable, dynamic, and inclusive environment, ensuring work-life balance, competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and great benefits for our employees.

Requirements:

Possess a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the Aerospace Industry.

Have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, English, Technical Management, or a related field. Advanced Degree (Juris Doctorate or any Law Related Degree) highly preferred.

Working knowledge of the following U.S. Government acquisition processes and related regulations: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Have Global contract management experience with knowledge of international regulations.

Have excellent communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities:

Conduct end-to-end contract activities- reviewing, revising, and editing contract terms and conditions, including redlining, negotiation of terms, conditions, and pricing, and effective administration.

Skillfully conceptualize, edit, and refine responses within strict deadlines, maintaining compliance with FAR/DFAR, NIST, and CMMC for US Government RFQs.

Lead customer negotiations from initiation to contract award.

Conduct RFQ and contract review meetings, coordinating with other departments and personnel to ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality, and ISO standards.

Assemble and send proposal packages to customers in response to solicitation/RFQ requirements. Follow up with customers and respond to action items as needed.

Monitor FEDBIZ requirements or other Aerospace databases for opportunities. Research industry trends, new Government and commercial opportunities.

Develop program milestone schedules and ensure all deadlines are met.

Administer commercial quotes in the company's ERP system, participate in pricing meetings, and review purchase order terms and conditions.

Interface with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, and Shipping departments regarding order flow down requirements, quality clauses, and best lead times.

Collaborate on an ongoing basis with the Engineering and Marketing departments on technical questions, customer needs, and program updates

Develop program milestone schedules and ensure all deadlines are met. Work with Engineering to provide program management and/or collect data items and reports as required for customer programs.

Provide support to the Sales Departmental where needed, including assisting with invoice questions, and providing responses to customer surveys/certifications.

Support, draft, and update departmental procedures as needed.

Benefits + Perks

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Complimentary Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Coverage

Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage

Mental Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Building Activities

Relocation assistance

Length of Service/Milestone Anniversary Gifts

On-Site Gym

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

This position requires the use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).