Summary


The Contracts Manager will review, revise and negotiate contracts and advise senior management of implications of contract requirements and proposed revisions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Review and revise contracts, license agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other documents and agreements for review, approval, and use throughout the Company.

Negotiate contracts and agreements with manufacturers, OEM’s, distributors.

Advise Senior Management and other personnel on contracts requirements and mitigate risk to the company through negotiations.

Negotiate and resolve contract disputes.

Manage Company contracts with customers, manufacturers, OEM’s, distributors etc. and maintain a contracts tracking system and procedures to ensure contract compliance.

Prepare contract summaries and advise departments of contract responsibilities.

Oversee contract obligations to ensure commitments have been met.

Need to be able to travel to other states and internationally for contract negotiations, as necessary.  Currently travel requirements are minimal.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Organization:  Candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner and be able to communicate clearly the status of all projects and next steps.

Detail:  Candidate must be very detailed in the work performed. 

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance from Company’s executives and other internal customers; meets commitments.  Works with external customers as necessary to finalize and achieve execution of contracts and agreements.

Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics and upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands.  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Contracts experience (8+ years) in a corporate setting or someone who has their JD and 1-4 years of contracts work who is looking to settle down on the corporate side. Juris Doctorate preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret avionics related reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers, regulatory agencies, or professionals in the industry’s community. 

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent knowledge of MSN Office Professional software.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk, see or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

This job description may not list all the duties of the job. UASC has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time and for any reason.

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