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Hybrid Job opportunity for a Contracts Manager in Orlando FL via Artech
Artech LLC
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- Manager or above
- 22 hours ago
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
22 hours ago
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Position Details:
Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Orlando FL(Hybrid)
Duration: 36 months
Pay rate: $45-46.35/hr. On W2
Job ID: 26-40203
Position Summary
Working with the Director, Legal, Contracts and Compliance of AGS, the Contract Manager will be responsible for all contracts and compliance activities related to airlines and aviation customers. Responsibilities include providing contract management support for existing airlines under contract, as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with airline operators, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation service providers.
This role is critical in ensuring contractual excellence, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction while aligning with Thales’ strategic growth in the Americas aviation market.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior Contracts Manager to support Thales in the aviation sector. Approximately 90% of the role will involve drafting and revising commercial contracts. The remaining responsibilities will include procurement contracts (approximately 5%), U.S. government contracts (approximately 5%), risk management, compliance, bid support, and administrative tasks.
Essential Functions
- Contract Negotiation & Drafting
Lead the development, structuring, and negotiation of contractual documents with airlines in the Americas Region, MRO providers, and U.S. government agencies (e.g., DoD).
Support the Procurement function in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
Draft, review, and redline commercial contracts, including sales, maintenance services, purchase, lease, non-disclosure, software and technical publication licensing, other business agreements, and related amendments.
Collaborate with Thales’ AGS Account Management, Sales, and Finance teams to structure win-win agreements that balance customer needs with Thales’ profitability and risk exposure. - Risk Management & Compliance
Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including liability, warranties, intellectual property, export control, and regulatory compliance specific to the aviation industry (e.g., EASA, FAA, or ICAO standards).
Ensure contracts comply with Thales’ internal policies and instructions, changes in laws, and aviation-specific regulations.
Ensure the flow-down or flow-up of contract terms and conditions as required or applicable. - Customer & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for airline customers during contract discussions, clarifying technical, commercial, and legal terms.
Support bid and account management teams in RFP/RFQ responses by assisting with reviews and responses and providing contractual input and risk assessments. - Contract Lifecycle Management
Reorganize and maintain a contract repository (e.g., on Sphere and the legal drive) with up-to-date records of agreements, amendments, and renewals. - Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Thales’ AGS Business Line (BL) to align contracts with customer expectations and market trends, including digital transformation, sustainability, and cybersecurity in aviation.
Partner with Sales, Bid, Finance, and Export Control teams to resolve complex issues, including anti-bribery compliance and sanctions screening.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Juris Doctor (JD), equivalent foreign law degree, Master’s degree, or MBA.
- 3+ years of experience in contract management.
- Self-starter and independent worker.
- Proficiency in computer tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
- Change and transformation for Contract Management.
- Communication.
- Compliance, Standards and Regulations.
- Contract Law & Contract Drafting.
- Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management.
- Delivery & Performance, including customer-specific requirements, technical requirements, and scope.
- Financial & Business Acumen for Contract Management.
- Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen.
- Negotiation for Contract Management.
- Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management.
- Project, Bid & Capture Acumen.
- Sourcing & Subcontracting Management.
- Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the aviation/aerospace industry and terminology is desirable.
- Foreign language speaking and writing skills are a plus. French or Spanish is a plus.
Regards,
Koustav Adhikari| Core Staffing
Technical Recruiter
Cell: +1973-967-3586
Email:Â Koustav.Adhikari@artech.comÂ
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