Contracts Director

1 week ago

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States AAR Full time $125,000 - $160,000 per year

The Director of Contracts will ensure compliance with contractual requirements in AAR Government Services, Inc. ("AGS") contracts.

What You Will Be Responsible For

  • Review Customer contract requirements for AGS Program contracts. Read, review, comprehend, and be able to communicate Government requirements and regulatory guidance from various sources (FAR, DFARS, DLA, etc.).
  • Assist Program Managers and other internal functions e.g. Legal in identifying and proposing contract modifications and changes.
  • Communicate effectively to Product Managers, orally and in writing, the requirements, provisions, clauses, and various factors surrounding the RFQ/RFP/IFB.
  • Track, monitor, consolidate, and manage quotation files to meet due dates.
  • Verify and remove invalid requirements and keep records current.
  • Develop contract training for Defense contracts personnel.
  • Supervise and Develop Defense Contracts personnel.
  • Negotiate prices with Customer personnel when required.
  • Execute large and complex contracts with primes, subs, inter-company, on behalf of the organization utilizing defined processes and procedures.
  • Monitor Defense Program contract awards for compliance, and make recommendations for improved performance where noted.
  • Bid and proposal efforts.
  • Represents the organization on large, complex, and important business relationships.
  • Leads meetings with managers and customers.
  • Supports customer reporting requirements and Program KPIs, as required.
  • Identify and implement corporate and business unit goals at tactical and strategic levels and responsibly for the success of team dynamics
  • All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

  • Masters degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelors required, Masters or Juris Doctor preferred
  • Minimum 10 years government contract experience in government or industry supporting government.
  • Experience (direct or indirect) with a Government agency is preferred.
  • Prior experience in the defense industry is preferred.
  • Managerial and leadership experience required; preferably 5-6 years of direct supervisory experience recommended
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time including international travel

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
  • The current environmental characteristic for this position is working in-office 4 days per week with 1 day remote.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Job
Legal

Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Schedule
Full-time

Overtime Status
Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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