Attorney in Tucson, AZ

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Tucson, AZ

Attorney in Tucson, AZ

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5-8 yrs required

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Job Title: Manager, Contracts (Onsite)

Job Responsibilities:
The Manager, Contracts at the company will play a strategic role within the Air Dominance (AD) product line of the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit. This position involves managing the front-end assessment of business pursuits, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, administering contracts, and managing customer relationships in compliance with company policies, acquisition regulations, and customer requirements/specifications for various types of United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. The responsibilities include:

- Reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs), structuring balanced business deals, establishing negotiation strategies, formalizing contractual documents, and maintaining frequent customer interface both virtually and in person.
- Collaborating closely with company leadership by advising on contractual rights and obligations, mitigating contractual/program risks, compiling and analyzing data, maintaining historical information, and providing recommendations for balanced business deals.
- Managing multiple contracts as the primary interface with the customers’ Prime Contracting Officers (PCOs).
- Conducting timely and effective negotiations and resolving customer issues to maximize key financial metrics such as bookings, sales, cash, and profit.
- Working independently while recognizing matters that require leadership review and buy-in.
- Multi-tasking routine and complex contract and proposal activities while responding to unplanned quick response requirements as they emerge.
- Drafting complex letters that effectively communicate the company’s business position.
- Traveling to a company or customer facility as needed for program and/or customer meetings.

Education and Experience Information:
- Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience.
- Active and transferable . government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date, with the ability to obtain program access after the start date.
- Experience with . Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and related government regulations is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Mature judgment, proactive involvement in strategic issues, and problem resolution skills.
- Hands-on proposal preparation or negotiation experience.
- Professional, effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced Degrees such as JD Law Degree or MBA or relevant Contracts Certifications such as CPCM or CFCM.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this role is between 101,000 USD and 203,000 USD. This range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Several factors are considered when extending an offer, including the role, function, associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Additional Information:
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs, Employee Scholar Programs, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit and whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on various factors, including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This is a role, and if the successful candidate resides in a . territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

The company anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, but this may change based on candidate flow and business necessity.

The company is 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, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.