Contracts Lead

Moog Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc. is looking for a Contracts Lead in Salt Lake City, Utah, to manage contracts for the Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit. This role involves contract management, negotiation, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership and negotiation skills. The position offers an annual salary between $95,000 and $175,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in US Government contracting.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Strong ability to lead and develop junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management and strategy development.
• Foster client and stakeholder relations.
• Advise on compliance with federal regulations.
• Lead negotiations with customers in the defense industry.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degrees (Masters, PhD, JD, CFCM certificate)

Job description

Job Title

Contracts Lead

Reporting To

Manager, Contract Administration

Work Schedule

Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA

Overview

Moog Military Aircraft LLC is seeking a Contracts Lead for our Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit, Defense Division. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, renewals, amendments, commerciality support, and dispute resolution, ensuring all parties' requirements are balanced.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Advise on compliance with applicable federal regulations, FAR/DFAR guidelines, company policies, and contractual obligations specific to Government procurement. Monitor potential risks related to contract terms and conditions and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead and/or provide guidance on high-stakes negotiations with customers and partners in the defense industry, including government agencies and Aerospace and Defense customers. Develop and implement strategies to maximize value for Moog while managing potential risks and liabilities.
• Proposal Support: Collaborate with proposal teams regarding contract and business-related matters during proposal development. This includes, but is not limited to, contract terms and conditions, pricing strategies, risk identification, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Contract Financial Performance Monitoring: Maintain cognizance of Turreted Weapon Systems contract financial and operational performance. Collaborate with program teams to address any issues in regard to program financial or operational health and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience working in US Government contracting with a Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degrees, e.g. Masters, PhD, JD, CFCM certificate are preferred but not necessary.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts subject to US Government regulations, in particular FAR and DFARS.
• Solid experience in drafting, leading and/or significantly contributing-to competitive and non-competitive proposals.
• Strong influence, communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong ability to lead and develop junior Contracts professionals.

Salary

Santa Barbara, CA $95,000.00–$175,000.00 Annually

Export Controlled Information

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EEO Statement

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employment

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.