Contracts Manager

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 103,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contract management in Chatsworth, CA. You will manage all aspects of contracts, from drafting and negotiating to executing agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant business degree and at least 3 years of experience in commercial contracts. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, a competitive PTO plan, and a 401K with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing contracts and agreements.
• Working knowledge of US Federal Acquisition regulations.
• Experience with diverse customer groups and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts including drafting, negotiating, and executing.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Knowledge of FARS/DFARS

Education

Relevant business degree

3+ years' experience in commercial contracts

Job description

## Contracts ManagerApplylocations: Chatsworth, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R5935We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Ontic offers a new lease on life for the aerospace and defense industry. We’re dedicated to providing a safe, diverse, and evolving work environment. We work with integrity, responsibility, safety, and accountability through inspiring, engaging, and collaborating to achieve a common goal — whether that’s serving our customers, helping each other, or volunteering in our local community. Our team is looking for a **Contracts Manager**to join them. You will report to the Contracts Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in **Chatsworth, CA**. The Contract Manager will be responsible for managing contracts, which shall include reviewing, drafting, negotiating, novating and executing various Contracts and Agreements. **As a Contracts Manager, you will:*** Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes.* Ability to work to deadlines, the successful individual must have excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy* Support and implement commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement* Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters* Contribute to the commercial aspects of bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions* Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements, including but not limited to NDA’s/PIA’s, LTA’s, Novation’s, Contracts, to protect Company’s commercial and legal interest* Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers* Lead contract negotiations for terms and conditions and manages contracts through senior functional management, referring to legal counsel when necessary* Maintain an awareness of current statutory requirements influencing contract development and administration* Coach and develop junior members of the team to deliver against objectives* Experience in Supplier/Subcontractor terms and relationship management* Adhere to legislation governing employment, including but not restricted to; health and safety; data protection; equal opportunities ensuring compliance with local policies and procedures* Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Ontic Group policies* Undertake such other duties commensurate with the role that may be required from time to time **Main Qualifications and Requirement:** * Relevant business degree or minimum of 3 years’ prior commercial and contractual experience demonstrating the above responsibilities.* Working experience of US Federal Acquisition FARS/DFARS and UK MOD DEFCON’s* Experience of working with a diverse customer group base* an demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties, that if accepted would represent a significant risk to the Company. **Our Benefits:*** Comprehensive medical insurance* Competitive PTO* Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution* Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)* Flexible working arrangements* Paid volunteering opportunities* Access to mental health champions across our sites* Commitment to development* Employee referral program **#LI-Onsite, #LI-RD1** *EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran***Compensation Pay Range**Added $115k in total base pay; please add in appropriate compensation range to target.*Please click here to review Ontic's California Consumer Privacy Act policy.**Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.*