StandardAero · 1 month ago
Director, Contracts
StandardAero is focused on building an aviation career you're proud of. The Director, Contracts will provide counsel and support to the Assistant General Counsel and will oversee contracts administration across various sectors, ensuring compliance and enhancing processes related to contract management.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee contracts and subcontracts throughout the lifecycle from proposal efforts to contract award, compliance, administration of deliverables and closeout
Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate OEM agreements, Commercial Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and US Government contracts as needed
Coordinate with legal, business, finance, insurance, marketing and communications, operations, quality, corporate security, IT, procurement and supply chain, human resources, and compliance units on various matters including but not limited to: contract negotiations, strategies, actions, and priorities to support new and existing business relationships
Assist with maintenance of contracts repository includes system administration, establishing and monitoring access privileges, application configuration and system support for users
Ensures compliance with US government policies and procedures including Small Business, Government Property Management, Purchasing Requirements, and Cybersecurity Reporting
Key stakeholder in USG government audits associated with Certified Cost, Incurred Cost Audits, Government Property management and Small Business
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to help develop and enhance departmental and sector processes, policies, and procedures related to contract management and administration functions
Develop and conduct training as needed to ensure understanding of contracting principles
Qualification
Required
Must be authorized to work in U.S
Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, accounting; or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years experience in corporate setting
Effective change agent; can lead change, think out of the box, and make new ideas happen
Persistent drive for results using program management, risk management and problem-solving skills in a cross-functional team environment
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop and implement vision
In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents, and legal specifications
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work independently
Travel may be required up to 20% of the time
Preferred
Aviation experience preferred
Company
StandardAero
StandardAero is a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.85B2025-05-21Post Ipo Secondary· $840M
2025-03-24Post Ipo Secondary· $1.01B
2024-10-02IPO
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