Immediate Opening: Senior Contracts Manager

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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

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Overview: Join Dayton Granger Inc., a thriving aviation and aerospace manufacturer with an impressive 80-year legacy in sunny South Florida. As we expand our team, we're seeking a skilled Senior Contracts Manager to shape contracts and proposals driving our military, commercial, and general aviation programs worldwide. This role offers a stable, dynamic, and inclusive environment, ensuring work-life balance, competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and excellent benefits. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a well-established organization and be at the forefront of aerospace innovations, Dayton-Granger is the place for you.

You'll Be A Great Fit if You:

• Possess 5+ years of professional experience in full Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the Aerospace industry.

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, English, Technical Management, or a related field. An Advanced Degree (Juris Doctorate or any Law Related Degree) or any background in law is highly preferred.

• Have a thorough understanding of federal acquisition processes, 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.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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

• A Juris Doctorate

• Strong experience with International Compliance/Export Controls (ITAR, EAR)

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Certification

• Proficiency in using Oracle or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end contract activities, 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.

• Lead customer negotiations from initiation to contract award.

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality, and ISO standards.

• Ensuring execution of NDAs.

• Assemble and submit proposal packages to customers, follow up, and address action items.

• Monitor FEDBIZ requirements or other Aerospace databases for opportunities. Research industry trends and new Government and commercial opportunities.

• 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.

• Provide program management support to Engineering and collect data items and reports for customer programs.

• Support the Sales Team where needed, including answering invoice questions and responding to customer surveys.

• Assist in drafting and updating departmental procedures as needed.

Benefits + Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage

• Mental Health Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

• 401(k) with Matching Contributions

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Team Building Activities

• Relocation Assistance

• Length of Service/Milestone Anniversary Gifts

• On-Site Gym

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

This position requires the 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)).