Contracts Manager

TTM Technologies Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid vacation & holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in Syracuse, NY seeks a Contracts Manager to lead the contract administration team and own all steps from bid to closeout for government and commercial customers.

You will review RFPs/RFQs, negotiate terms, ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and export controls, and coordinate cross‑functional inputs with program management and audits. A senior candidate with 9+ years of contract experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 9 years of contract administration experience.
• Experience with FAR, DFAR, and government contracting processes.
• Proven negotiation and risk-mitigation skills.
• Proven experience with proposal reviews and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of contract administrators and coordinate interdepartmentally.
• Review, distribute and ensure compliance with solicitations, RFPs, RFQs and contracts.
• Negotiate proposals and manage awards from initial contact to closeout.
• Support audits and internal controls; mentor junior staff.

Skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

ITAR/EAR compliance

Negotiation skills

Contract types & procurement

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Business Administration or Liberal Arts

Job description

## Contracts ManagerApply: Syracuse, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R19101TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer## **About TTM**TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com**Job Description**Lead a team of contract administrators. Primary point of contact with customers and a liaison for interdepartmental collaboration, will be responsible for review, distribution and compliance with solicitations/RFPs/RFQs, contracts/orders received from the US Government, Government Subcontractors as well as domestic and foreign Commercial customers.This position will be responsible for leading all correspondence, negotiation and maintenance from initial customer contact through completion of all contractual requirements while teaming with program management. This includes, but is not limited to:* Collection of data, review and interpretation of terms and conditions for risk mitigation and legal compliance, coordination of interdepartmental inputs for proposal submittal.* Conducting proposal preparation in accordance with customer’s RFP and compliance of terms, government specifications and other requirements.* Negotiation of all aspects of proposals. (Strong negotiation skills required).* Review and processing of awards. Monitor and maintain ongoing progress and satisfaction of multiple orders and contracts, trouble shoot and resolve issues as they arise.* Support and participate in internal and external audits and requests on contract awards, TCoPD process and sweeps, payments, closeouts.* Coaching and mentoring of junior contract administrators**REQUIREMENTS:*** Experience with TCoPD (TINA certified) proposals and knowledge of FAR, DFAR a must. Familiarity with IDIQs, BOAs, NDA, EAR, ITAR and export licensing.* Strong understanding of contract/purchase order terms and conditions, different contract types and detailed knowledge of government contracting process, ie sole source, competitive procurements, etc.* Record keeping of pertinent documents.* Organization and good communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. **PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:**Education: B.S. Degree in Business Administration or Liberal ArtsExperience: 9 years of contract administration experience.#LI-EC1#CORP## ## ***Compensation and Benefits:***TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:$89,081 - $156,660Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.***Export Statement:*** Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.