Contracts Manager at Thales Defense & Security, Inc. Aurora, IL

Comunidade Metodista; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

9/80 work schedule

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Aurora, IL seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to manage DoD and international contracting, FAR/DFAR compliance, and complex negotiations. You will draft agreements, review solicitations, and guide teams on contractual risks while coordinating with program managers to meet CDRLs and SOW requirements.

The role requires 8+ years of contract administration, U.S. citizenship, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 8+ years of contract administration experience.
• CCCM or CFCM certification desirable.
• Independent judgment and analysis applied to contract issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate Teaming Agreements, NDAs, Consultant/Agent Agreements and other contracts.
• Review solicitations and prepare proposals including pricing strategy and IP assertions.
• Analyze and negotiate terms to align with regulations and company objectives.
• Administer both advanced and GSA contracts and related purchase orders.
• Advise senior management on contractual rights and commitments.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within the team and provide guidance on issues.
• Coordinate with Program Managers to fulfill contract requirements (CDRLs, SOW).
• Knowledge of ITAR, export controls, TAA and international contracting.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Contract analysis

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

CCCM certification

CFCM certification

Experience in contract administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Contracts Manager job at Thales Defense & Security, Inc.. Aurora, IL.

Overview Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1000 employees, TDSI and its three subsidiaries (Tampa Microwave, Advanced Acoustic Concepts, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We currently have an opening in our Aurora, IL office for an experienced Contracts Manager. The Contracts Manager will have demonstrated competence in DOD contracting, commercial contracting, and international contracting with strong knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR).

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consultant/Agent Agreements, and other agreements as required.
• Review complex solicitations and prepare proposals including development of pricing strategy, Intellectual Property Assertions, contractual risk mitigation, etc.
• Analyze and negotiate unique contract requirements, terms and conditions and special provisions to ensure compliance with the regulations and corporate objectives.
• Administer both advanced contracts and General Services Administration contracts and associated purchase orders.
• Advise senior management on contractual rights and commitments and provide interpretation and guidance on contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within the business team and provide guidance on contractual issues.
• Coordinate with Program Managers to ensure contract requirements (CDRLs, adherence to SOW) are fulfilled.
• Knowledge and experience with ITAR, Export Requirements, TAA and international contracting.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.
• 8+ years of contract administration experience.
• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) desirable.
• Independent judgment and analysis applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound interpretation of, and application of, Government contracts and procurement regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively, both internally with technical staff and management as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, complex environment and effectively multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Software Applications; experience with PeopleSoft a plus.
• Employee must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

The annualized pay range for this role is $ 109,773-140,266 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 10%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at [e-mail].

Thales is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.