Contract Negotiation Sr Mgr - L6

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 169,000 - 313,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible work arrangements (remote)

401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Contract Negotiation Senior Manager (L6) to lead complex proposal and capture efforts in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role focuses on contractual strategy, negotiation, and administration across U.S.

Government and international programs, working with finance, legal, and customer stakeholders. The position is remote for US-based candidates only, with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in proposals and contract negotiations for U.S. Government and international programs.
• Experience with large hardware production proposals and programs.
• Proficient in managing various contract types, including firm fixed price and fixed price incentive.
• Ability to lead complex proposals and contract negotiations.
• Strong relationship-building within Contracts and with customers.
• Experience in training and developing junior employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual matters for complex proposal and capture efforts
• Oversee contracts management functions from capture through contract administration
• Provide business advice and coordinate with various functions, including finance and legal
• Serve as the authorized representative interfacing with customer buying representatives
• Resolve contractual issues and customer concerns related to company performance
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal approval requirements
• Lead audits and support contract-related activities to verify compliance

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Training and development

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Contract Negotiation Sr Mgr - L6 to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will lead complex proposal and capture efforts with a focus on contractual strategy, negotiation, and administration across U.S. Government and international programs. The position partners closely with finance, legal, and customer stakeholders to resolve issues, support compliance, and advance business objectives throughout the contract lifecycle. It is well suited to a seasoned contracts professional with deep experience in large hardware production programs and complex deal structures.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $168,600 – $313,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual matters for complex proposal and capture efforts
• Oversee contracts management functions from capture through contract administration
• Provide business advice and coordinate with various functions, including finance and legal
• Serve as the authorized representative interfacing with customer buying representatives
• Resolve contractual issues and customer concerns related to company performance
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal approval requirements
• Lead audits and support contract-related activities to verify compliance

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in proposals and contract negotiations for U.S. Government and international programs
• Proficient in managing various contract types, including firm fixed price and fixed price incentive
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex proposals and contract negotiations
• Experience with large hardware production proposals and programs
• Skilled in negotiating and preparing contracts and related documents, such as terms and conditions and statements of work
• Strong relationship-building skills within the Contracts organization and with customers
• Experience in training and developing junior employees

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible work arrangements, including 4x10 schedules
• 401(k) matching contributions
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Parental leave and employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Flexible spending accounts and education assistance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.