Contracts Manager

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO

401K with up to 4% matched

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic, a leading aerospace OEM, seeks a Contracts Manager to join the Chatsworth, CA team. You will review, draft, negotiate, and execute various contracts while maintaining governance and ensuring compliance with policy. You will also manage supplier terms and support bids.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with government contracting (FARS/DFARS) and the ability to lead negotiations with senior stakeholders on complex agreements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial and contractual experience in similar roles.
• Experience with US government acquisition regulations (FARS/DFARS) and UK MOD DEFCONs.
• Ability to assess contract terms for potential risks to the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from drafting to execution and novation.
• Negotiate terms, support bids, and draft NDA/PIA/LTA contracts.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Coach junior team members and manage supplier/subcontractor terms.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Commercial & contractual experience

US FARS/DFARS & UK DEFCONs

Diverse customer base experience

Contract risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

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 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

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.

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.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.