Government Contracts Manager

* Bachelor's degree from a 4 year university


* Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management


* Minimum 2 years of experience working with FAR and DFARS regulations in a government contracting environment


* Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


* This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:


* BS in Business Administration, Law, or related field.

A LLM or a JD is preferred


* In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable federal procurement regulations.


* Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and administration skills.


* Ability to interpret complex legal and contractual language and provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders.


* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.


* Strong attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


* Proven experience negotiating and administering government contracts, including fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts.


* Experience working with government defense contracts or Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.


* Knowledge of contract management software and tools (e.g., IFS).


* Solid understanding of the U.S.

Governments Costs Accounting standards (CAS)


* Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or similar certification is preferred.


* FAR/DFARS training or certification is strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements


* Must be able to work on site in Torrance, California.

This role is Hybrid with remote work available 1-2 days per week.

Benefits/Salary:


* The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.

Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000

The Government Contracts Manager will work collaboratively with other business functions (such as sales, procurement and human resources) to assist the Company in achieving its business objectives while complying with the laws and regulations applicable to doing business with the US Government.

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