Contracts Manager - Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements. 

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, (AAC) a wholly owned subsidiary of Thales Defense & Security Inc., is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, sonar signal processing, acoustic training systems, and open architecture system and software integration. AAC focuses on emerging areas in the undersea warfare domain where the customer has identified mission-critical needs. For additional information about Advanced Acoustic Concepts, please visit our website at: http://www.aaccorp.com.

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program  - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO/Holiday Leaves
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

This role will be a working-level manager who will have responsibility for contract administration duties as well as review of other team members’ work and mentorship. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS) and experience negotiating terms and conditions both as Prime and Subcontractor in the federal space. Excellent communication skills will be required for day-to-day interfacing directly with external customers and internally with multiple functional organizations including program management and business management.  This Position can be based out of either Great River, NY or Clarksburg, MD.  

• Act as primary interface with customer for contractual issues.
• Monitor program performance to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood.
• Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information.
• Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales.
• Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.

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.

• U.S. Citizenship Required. May be selected for work that requires ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.
• 8+ years of contract administration experience.  
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
• Strong understanding of contract/purchase order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use.
• Advanced knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/ software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis.
• Knowledge of requirements for and experienced in administration of government property.
• Detailed knowledge of government contract administration duties including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention.
• Detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of proper drafting, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, POs teaming and other forms of agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Contract/agreement briefing, negotiation and review experience.
• Experience in monitoring contracts/subcontracts of increasing complexity and value.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. 
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to uphold and support the Thales Code of Ethics as well as maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.

The annualized pay range for this role is $113,094.90 - $144,510.15 USD along with a target ICP/bonus of 10%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above.  TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

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