Contracts Manager

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan with matching

Annual Bonus program

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Contracts Manager in the United States to oversee commercial governance, contract negotiations, and lifecycle management across supplier relationships. The role includes drafting terms, ensuring compliance with policies, and coordinating with legal counsel as needed.

You will support bids, manage NDAs and LTAs, monitor statutory requirements, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high accuracy and deadline-focused performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant business degree or minimum of 3 years’ prior commercial and contractual experience.
• US Federal Acquisition FARS/DFARS and UK MOD DEFCON’s experience.
• Experience with a diverse customer base.
• Ability to identify key risk areas in contract terms supplied by other parties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes.
• Lead contract negotiations for terms and conditions and manage contracts through senior functional management, referencing legal counsel when necessary.
• Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements, including NDAs/PIAs, LTAs, Novations, Contracts, to protect the company’s interests.
• Oversee flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers.
• Coach and develop junior team members to deliver against objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

US federal contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

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 NDAs/PIAs, LTAs, Novations, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Export Control Compliance Requirements

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

Compensation Pay Range

Added $115k in total base pay; please add in appropriate compensation range to target.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Statement

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.