International Contracts Manager

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Alabama) seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to own contract activities from bids to close-outs, coordinating with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Marketing. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, ensure regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR), and manage risk across international programs.

The role requires 6–8 years in aerospace/government contracting, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Domestic and international travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 6–8 years in aerospace/defense and/or government contracting, with international experience.
• Knowledge of federal and international regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• Experience with DCS/FMS, licensing, and complex contract drafting.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams on bids, proposals, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Manage contract activities throughout the lifecycle including proposals, negotiations, modifications, and program support.
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate sales/purchase and master agreements.
• Ensure contract terms comply with regulations and company policies.
• Lead audits and manage contract performance reviews.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

International Contracts

ITAR/EAR Knowledge

DCS/FMS Experience

U.S. Government Acquisition Laws

Risk Analysis

Audit Management

Proposal Preparation

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

• Partner with Operations, Contracts, Business Development, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams on bids, proposals, negotiations, reviews, and contract administration
• Manage contract activities throughout the lifecycle, including proposal preparation, pre- and post-award negotiations, modifications, close-outs, and program support
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate sales/purchase agreements, subcontracts, consulting agreements, license agreements, master agreements, and other contracts
• Ensure contract terms comply with applicable regulations, requirements, and company policies
• Manage and monitor long-term contract and agreement performance
• Analyze and summarize contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders
• Analyze the impact of contract modifications and prepare recommendations and risk reviews for management
• Coordinate flow-downs of terms and conditions across program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing
• Lead internal and external audits as needed
• Maintain accurate contract files, correspondence, changes, deviations, modifications, amendments, and clarifications
• Review contract data in business systems for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee contract document retrieval, validated data, report preparation, and status reviews
• Travel approximately 25% domestically and internationally

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in aerospace/defense and/or government contracting, with significant international contracting experience
• Current expertise in federal and international regulations and relevant legal concepts
• Significant experience in international DCS/FMS contract administration and management
• Experience developing innovative solutions and solving business problems
• Ability to translate business and technical risk and communicate clearly to leadership
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills, including leading complex negotiations
• Commercial contracting knowledge
• ITAR/EAR knowledge
• FDCPA and similar regulatory knowledge
• Working knowledge of U.S. government acquisition laws and regulations
• Experience with firm-fixed-price, cost-type, commercial/non-commercial, production, development, and sustainment contracts
• Experience with license, nondisclosure, and teaming agreements
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and customers
• Able to obtain a U.S. security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally
• CPCM certification preferred
• Advanced degree preferred
• Familiarity with finance and accounting procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license
• Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract administration and management within the aerospace and defense sectors, with a strong focus on federal and international regulations. Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contract Administration
• Federal And International Regulations
• Contract Drafting And Negotiation
• International DCS/FMS Experience
• CPCM Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Contract Management
• Proposal Preparation
• Risk Analysis
• Commercial Contracting Knowledge
• ITAR/EAR Knowledge
• U.S. Government Acquisition Laws
• Firm-Fixed-Price Contracts
• Cost-Type Contracts
• License Agreements
• Nondisclosure Agreements

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaborative Work Style
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability To Work Under Deadlines

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPCM Certification

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Government Contracting
• DCS
• FMS
• FDCPA
• Contract Modifications
• Program Support
• Audit Management
• Contract Compliance