Overview In this role you drive defense contracting programs from negotiations to closeout, ensuring compliance and effective external communication. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and optimize contract terms in a complex defense environment. You'll operate as a SME on FAR/DFARS, NDAs, and reps & certs, shaping contractual outcomes for DoW and international customers. This is a chance to influence large-scale government programs within a respected manufacturing leader.
Compensation / Benefits- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with generous Company match & contribution
- Accrued Paid Time Off
Responsibilities- Manage defense contracts from negotiation through closeout
- Enforce company requirements and regulatory compliance across defense functions
- Serve as official defense communications channel with external stakeholders
- Assist proposal activities with risk mitigation and advisory input
- Act as Subject Matter Expert in FAR/DFARS, NDAs, and Reps & Certs
- Review, negotiate, and manage terms for CSO, CPA, FFP, IDIQ, OTA, T&M etc.
- Work with prime contractors, DoW, and international customers in sole source and competitive environments
- Handle international contractual requirements (bank guarantees, CISG, Incoterms, localization, offsets)
- Experience with CLM systems, contract lifecycle management
- Develop, track, and report contractual metrics for internal stakeholders
- Assist Finance with invoicing/receivables and audit requests
- Provide business recommendations on contractual items
- Support Contracts Managers and escalate issues as needed
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Pre-Law, or Equivalent
- Minimum 7 years' experience
- DoW and International defense contracting experience
- Cross-functional/matrix organization experience
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 software
- Experience with defense contracting and regulatory topics (DoW, FAR/DFARS, CMMC, ITAR/EAR)
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail and organization
- Critical thinking and issue resolution
- FAR/DFARS, NDAs, Reps & Certs
- Contract types: CSO, Cost Plus, FFP, IDIQ, OTA, T&M
- DoW U.S. Government topics (CID, CPARS, CUI, CAS, CMMC, SAM, TINA)
