Manager, Contracts

StandardAero offers:

• Competitive wages
• Generous paid time off
• Insurance includes medical, dental and vison benefits
• Retirement wages
• Clean, modern, air-conditioned facility
• Safety focused culture
• Advanced opportunities

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee the review and negotiation of customer contracts and sales intermediary agreements, which includes non-disclosure agreements, rebate agreements, and long-term services agreements. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for identifying risk issues related to business opportunities and communicating risk and complex contractual issues to senior management and others in the organization and notate risk mitigation measures.

The successful candidate for Contracts Manager will support the Business Aviation sector under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel. The candidate should demonstrate leadership and strong knowledge of contracts administration for commercial opportunities and works closely with senior leaders of various functional groups. This position requires a highly motivated individual who is meticulously detail-oriented and customer focused. The ability to manage competing priorities in a results driven environment is essential. The successful candidate must be assertive, demonstrate effective communication skills and work well in a team setting.

This position is located at our Dallas Center at DFW Airport, Texas.

What you'll do:

• Ensure all agreements are structured in accordance with company policies and procedures, including coordinating with various company cross functional teams/stakeholders, and revising as needed throughout the negotiation process
• Amend and restructure existing agreements as required
• Prepares summary of contract exceptions and presents to management for mitigation or development of negotiation strategy and conducts contract negotiations based on developed contractual approach for each opportunity
• Cultivate a strategic partnership with the Sales Organization providing guidance on contracting options
• Advises management on contractual matters and obligations to protect the organization's legal and business interests
• Assist in maintenance and creation of contractual templates and updates to terms conditions, as required
• Lead or assist training related to contracting compliance issues and systems
• Support compliance with contractual requirements and StandardAero's policies throughout the contract life cycle, including contract close out and retention requirements
• Completes customer certifications and representations in support of various business opportunities
• Coordinate all essential activity with the Sr. Manager, Commercial Contracts and the Assistant General Counsel
• Enter agreements in company's contracting system after completing a comprehensive contract review and validation
• Provides advice on warranty, liability, and contract administration
• Respond to ad-hoc queries as needed

Position requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with aerospace industry
• Business aviation experience and background dealing with aircraft manufacturers highly preferred
• Experience in government contracting (FAR/DFAR) is preferred, but not required
• Thorough knowledge of relevant commercial terms and conditions
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, conflict resolution, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to facilitate and communicate, both written and verbal, with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Exceptional administrative skills to ensure accurate, organized and appropriately detailed records and transactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Ability to travel as required

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.