Senior Contracts Manager: Negotiation & Compliance

Austal Usa, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A Contracts Manager at Austal USA, LLC has overall responsibility for contract administration across assigned programs, supervising contract specialists and coordinating with customers and subcontractors. You will lead negotiations, draft agreements, and maintain files while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

Requirements include a college degree, 10+ years of related experience, strong written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• College degree in related field required.
• A minimum of 10+ years' related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and negotiating abilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day contract administration activities and supervising a team of contract specialists.
• Drafting contracts, modifications, agreements, MOUs, terms and conditions, and other contract documents.
• Leading negotiations for new contracts and subcontract modifications with customers and major subcontractors.
• Maintaining contract files and current contract values for validation and coordination with Finance and Program Office.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and company policies; supporting change management and bid/proposal development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Task management

Education

College degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A Contracts Manager at Austal USA, LLC has overall responsibility for contract administration across assigned programs, supervising contract specialists and coordinating with customers and subcontractors. You will lead negotiations, draft agreements, and maintain files while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

Requirements include a college degree, 10+ years of related experience, strong written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.