CAE USA Hiring for Sr Manager Contracts at Arlington, TX Full Time

Job Description

Lead a team of contract administrators responsible for managing the complete life-cycle of contract administration for the Platform Training product line within the Mission Systems business.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervisory Duties
• Direct and manage the workload for a team of contract administrators to ensure all required support of the P&L is met.
• Grow the breadth and capability of your Contracts team through career development plans, training, etc.
• Contract Administration Duties – Apply broad-based knowledge and experience to complete all tasks associate with full life-cycle administration of multiple, complex contracts with minimal supervision.
• Acquisition Phase – Take the lead for Contract Administration functions on major proposal efforts. Lead the negotiation team on the successful negotiation on large, complex pursuits (sole-source and competitive) in order to achieve the company’s financial goals. Where applicable, lead the effort required for compliance with the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (formerly known as the Truth In Negotiations Act).
• Administration Phase – Provide clear, concise contractual guidance on risks. Build trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and our customers. Organize contractual files in a transparent, consistent basis. Administer contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and customer requirements.
• Closeout Phase – Closeout contracts in a timely manner to ensure all contractual obligations and all financial milestones met.
• Draft, negotiate and administer non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, license agreements and bailment agreements.
• Organizational Duties – Assist in establishing departmental policy and procedures.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; graduate degree preferred.
• Holding a CPCM or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct contract administration experience; 15 years or more preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience of multiple employees in Contracts; 10 years or more preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and is able to prepare complex contracts documents.
• Extensive knowledge of and expertise with commercial and Government procurement systems, regulations and statutes. This includes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) and its supplements.
• Extensive experience in negotiating large, complex contracts as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor.
• Extensive experience in complying with the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act.
• Ability to interpret and modify proposed contractual terms and conditions.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to confidently brief senior leadership on key issues/problems and suggested mitigation plans.

Security Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment with part of the week working in a professional office environment and part of the week working remotely. Note, the ability to work remotely is subject to change, based upon business needs.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Works at job activities that require sitting, standing, or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to travel 5-10% CONUS
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Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description

CAE, based in Montreal, is a world-class training systems integrator and a foremost leader in training and technology for the defense, civil aviation, and healthcare markets. Tampa-based CAE USA is the largest segment of CAE’s defense and security business unit, focused on helping the U.S. military to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE USA serves the U.S., Central and South America, and select international markets. Recently, L3 Harris’ Military Training business segment was acquired by CAE USA, and with this highly complementary expansion, we are now able to meet the needs of our customers like never before. With nearly 3,000 employees dedicated to seeking out new opportunities ahead, CAE USA’s future is bright.

At CAE USA, our purpose drives us. We are people training people to be better at what they do, allowing defense forces to be mission ready by delivering cutting edge technologies and training systems. With your help, we will work together to meet the demands and challenges of a changing world, and we will forge new growth and innovations far into the future

CAE, based in Montreal, is a world-class training systems integrator and a foremost leader in training and technology for the defense, civil aviation, and healthcare markets. Tampa-based CAE USA is the largest segment of CAE’s defense and security business unit, focused on helping the U.S. military to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE USA serves the U.S., Central and South America, and select international markets. Recently, L3 Harris’ Military Training business segment was acquired by CAE USA, and with this highly complementary expansion, we are now able to meet the needs of our customers like never before. With nearly 3,000 employees dedicated to seeking out new opportunities ahead, CAE USA’s future is bright. At CAE USA, our purpose drives us. We are people training people to be better at what they do, allowing defense forces to be mission ready by delivering cutting edge technologies and training systems. With your help, we will work together to meet the demands and challenges of a changing world, and we will forge new growth and innovations far into the future