Senior Contracts Manager - Opportunity to Make a Difference

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (Relocation Assistance Offered)

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Unlock Your Potential at Dayton-Granger Inc.

Embark on an exciting career journey with Dayton-Granger Inc., a distinguished aviation and aerospace design and manufacturing company with an impressive 80-year legacy. At DG, we seamlessly blend stability with innovation, providing our employees the ideal mix of a fast-paced environment, welcoming atmosphere of a small company setting and a great work-life balance.

You'll Be A Great Fit if You-

• Possess 6+ years of professional experience of full Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the Aerospace industry.
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, English, Technical Management, or a related field.
• Have thorough understanding of federal acquisition process, government contracting principles, requirements and regulations, (e.g., FAR, DFAR, CMMC and contract specific flow-downs)
• Enjoy collaborating on cross-functional teams in support of new programs and new product development.
• Have global contract management experience with knowledge of international regulations.
• Have excellent communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.

Additionally-

• Are either open to relocating to South Florida (relocation assistance offered) or willing to commute onsite to Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315.

You'll Be An Even Better Fit If You Have-

• A Juris Doctorate (Highly Preferred)
• Possess Strong Experience with International Compliance/Export Controls (ITAR, EAR)
• Hold a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Certification
• Demonstrate proficiency in using either Oracle or INFOR specifically, or other ERP systems

As a Contracts Manager You Will-

• Conduct end-to-end contract activities, working closely with customers, including, negotiation of terms, conditions, and pricing, and effective administration.
• Skillfully conceptualize, edit, and refine responses, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations for US Government RFQs.
• Conduct contract review meetings, coordinating with other departments to ensure compliance with customer requirements and ISO standards.
• Assemble and submit proposal packages to customers, send follow up correspondence and address action items.
• Develop program milestone schedules and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Administer commercial quotes in the company's ERP system, participate in pricing meetings, and review purchase order terms and conditions.
• Interface with Operations and supporting departments to ensure compliance with order flow down requirements, quality clauses, and optimal lead times.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Marketing departments on technical questions, customer needs, and program updates in furtherance of new business.
• Provide program management support to Engineering and collect data items and reports for customer programs.
• Monitor FEDBIZ requirements or other Aerospace databases for opportunities. Research industry trends, new Government and commercial opportunities.
• Assist the Sales Team where needed, including answering invoice questions and responding to customer surveys.
• Support, draft and update departmental procedures as needed.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets. Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 10 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Coverage
• Long and Short Term Disability Coverage
• Mental Health Benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Matching Contributions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Length of Service/Milestone Anniversary Gifts
• Team Building Activities
• On-Site Gym
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). #ZR