Senior Contracts Leader, Government & Aerospace Programs

Janicki; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Janicki Industries in Sedro-Woolley, WA, seeks a Manager of Contracts to lead the contracts lifecycle for aerospace/defense programs. You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate terms, and manage risk while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government requirements.

The role requires deep government contracting expertise, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with program management, finance, and legal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, contracts, finance, law, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive contracts experience with government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and compliance.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management and negotiation.
• Ability to interpret complex contract language and advise teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract activities from solicitation review to closeout.
• Develop contracting strategies to support program execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage risk and compliance.
• Maintain auditable contract records and support audits.

Skills

Contract management

Government contracting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, contracts, finance, law, supply chain, engineering, or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

SAP

Job description

Janicki Industries in Sedro-Woolley, WA, seeks a Manager of Contracts to lead the contracts lifecycle for aerospace/defense programs. You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate terms, and manage risk while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government requirements.

The role requires deep government contracting expertise, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with program management, finance, and legal teams in a fast-paced environment.