Senior Contract Manager, F135 Production and Development

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. Support drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and management of complex proposal and contract documents for the Military Engines Organization .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in contract management, negotiation, and drafting, with a strong understanding of aerospace business and legal issues. Proven ability to lead contract processes from initiation to close-out while effectively interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsDocument DraftingFAR and DFARs ExperienceCustomer Interaction

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationContract ManagementProject ManagementRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationBusiness Judgment

Tools & Technologies

CORE Process Improvement Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeJuris Doctorate

Industry Keywords

Aerospace BusinessU.S. Government ContractingContract Terms and ConditionsContract Close-Out

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and management of complex proposal and contract documents for the Military Engines Organization
Support the F135 Production and Development team
Serve as the primary focal point for external and internal customers regarding contract issues and interpretation of contract requirements
Provide contract leadership and expertise in developing innovative solutions to complex contracting issues
Manage the contract from start through contract close-out
Review terms and conditions and advise on contracting rights and obligations to mitigate contractual and programmatic risks
Interact with managers across the organization and the United States Government
Exercise discretion and work independently
Travel approximately 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of contract management or a position focused on contract drafting and negotiating; OR an advanced degree and 7+ years of contract management or a position focused on contract drafting and negotiating
5+ years of Contract Management experience working directly with the USG
U.S. citizenship is required
Strong customer interaction and negotiation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong document drafting skills
Understanding of aerospace business and legal issues
Familiarity with CORE process improvement tools
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
Experience with FAR and DFARs strongly preferred
Contracting knowledge, document drafting and negotiation skills, and management skills preferred
Business judgment and project management skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential eligibility for annual short-term incentive compensation
Potential eligibility for annual long-term incentive compensation