Liquid Robotics · 5 days ago
Contracts, Global Trade and Compliance Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $174K/yr
7+ years expLiquid Robotics is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company that designs and manufactures autonomous ocean robots. The Contracts, Global Trade and Compliance Manager will oversee contract management, negotiation, and compliance with global trade controls while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure best practices and adherence to policies.
Autonomous VehiclesProduct DesignRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead contract terms and conditions development / red-lines / negotiations and provide strategic contracting guidance and risk assessments while working cross-functionally with all internal stakeholders
Draft, review, and / or negotiate Procurement-type Agreements on behalf of Supply Chain, including but not limited to: Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), purchase and sales agreements, vendor / subcontractor agreements, software license agreements and other Non-Standard sales Agreements (NSAs) such as Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts necessary to meet organizational objectives
Provide contracting expertise to develop complex, creative business solutions for new and follow-on business
Represent the company to a set of diverse companies and serve as contracting signature authority for committal of resources
Research and provide actionable recommendations in order to adhere to internal and contractual policies and procedures, including ability to research FAR / DFAR USG federal contracting guidelines and provisions
Provide guidance on proposal development, contract negotiations, and implementation of contract negotiation strategies and develop best practices for re-use of proposal and contracting documentation
Post contract award, support long duration programs with risk mitigation planning, contract execution tasks, contractual correspondence development and cross-functional internal stakeholder teaming
Author export authorities and other related documents which enable business and ensure compliance with USG regulations and requirements
Perform global regulatory trade control interpretation and impact analysis. Provides input to the development and update of processes and procedures
Assist in gathering information to develop licensing applications and manage the export authority processes, provide Subject Matter Expertise on USG Export policy and procedure to the program, and monitor the status of all export authorities
Provide import/export compliance training as required. Schedules and conducts training and maintains training record keeping. Assists with the development and updating of training materials
Identify documents, develop and deploy regulatory documentation for high profile and/or precedent setting activity with significant business risk and/or sensitive policy issues involving industry partners, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and multiple regulatory agencies
Develop, implement, and oversee policies ensuring the Company follows international trade laws (import/export, customs, sanctions) by managing product classification (HTS/ECCN), licenses, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and audits, collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Supply Chain, and Logistics to mitigate risk and optimize trade operations
Engage leadership to increase awareness and ensure mitigation of compliance risks in alignment with business objectives. Participates in improving operations and mitigating risks
Maintain and enhance effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act as a liaison and point person for GTC, contract or compliance related data calls with our parent company, The Boeing Company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required; JD or MBA is a plus
At least seven (7) to ten (10) years relevant work experience
At least three (3) years' experience drafting and negotiating contracts
Must have experience leading proposals, contract terms and conditions development, and negotiation efforts
Experience working with defense contracts and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is a plus, including a working knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) with proviso limitations
Knowledge of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Preferred
Prior experience in international contracts development, international negotiations, business operations best practices, or program management skillset / best practices
U.S. Person with ability to obtain U.S. Department of State issued security clearance or active clearance
Company
Liquid Robotics
Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures the Wave Glider, the first wave and solar powered unmanned ocean robot.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.58MKey Investors
Riverwood CapitalVantagePoint Capital Partners
2016-12-06Acquired
2013-03-19Series E· $45M
2011-06-07Series D· $22M
Leadership Team
Shane Goodenough
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Willcox
Chief Systems Engineer and Chief Data Scientist
Recent News
2025-12-18
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