Contracts Manager

Ontic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO

Company 401K with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contract lifecycle, review and draft agreements, and negotiate terms with customers and suppliers at our Chatsworth, CA site. The role requires strong governance, attention to detail, and experience with U.S. FAR/DFARS and UK DEFCONs.

You will report to the Contracts Manager, work onsite, and help drive commercial objectives while coaching junior staff. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Ontic’s expanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or related field.
• 3+ years’ commercial and contractual experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and govern commercial terms in contracts and agreements.
• Lead negotiations for terms and conditions with customers and suppliers.
• Draft, review and negotiate NDAs, PVAs, LTA’s, novations and other contracts.
• Support bids with contract terms and risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with US FARs/DFARS and UK DEFCONs where applicable.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure timely contract execution.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Commercial governance

US Federal Acquisition FARS/DFARS

UK MOD DEFCONs

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant business degree

Job description

We 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 timeMain 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

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Compensation Pay Range

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