Manager, Contracts

Job Summary

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract activities supporting its Aftermarket business area within the Electronic Systems (ES) division.

The position will be based in Talladega, Alabama, and will report to the ES Senior Director of Contracts.

This position will lead a team of approximately five to six contract professionals responsible for managing and negotiating a diverse portfolio of contracts with the U.S.

Government, U.S.

defense prime contractors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and internal customers through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).

The Contracts Manager will provide leadership across the contract lifecycle, including proposal development, negotiations, contract execution, and closeout.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong business acumen, sound contractual judgment, and the ability to balance business objectives with contractual and financial risk.

This role requires a collaborative, hands-on leader who can develop talent, resolve complex contractual matters, and work effectively with Program Management, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities and Tasks


* This position is a working manager role, providing day-to-day supervision for the contract administration team while also administering a limited number of Department of Defense and commercial contracts.


* Establish a high level of team participation and interaction to ensure quality and responsiveness are the highest priorities throughout every stage of the contract period of performance.


* Provide leadership to the contract administration team in pre-award and post-award contract administration functions.


* Guide the contracts team in contract risk analysis and provide feedback to the business units.


* Serve as a generally recognized authority in contract administration among individuals outside the Contracts organization.


* Demonstrate added value to business operations at the program level.


* Serve as the company representative to external customer contracts and procurement personnel.


* Lead the development and formalization of departmental processes and procedures.


* Lead and/or participate as part of a team in complex negotiations.


* Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.


* Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Authorities:


* Access product information as needed for cost, pricing, and contract negotiations.


* Discuss contract information within the company at all levels, as needed.


* Request critical financial information, as needed.


* Exercise other authorities as determined by the supervisor.

Business Relationships:


* Company customers


* Company personnel


* Company personnel at other sites


* Company senior management


* Affiliated companies' Contracts and Program sta...