Gentex Corporation · 1 day ago
Contracts Principal
Manchester, NH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGentex Corporation is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions. The Contracts Principal will work with internal teammates and external customers to shape and close business opportunities, focusing on contract review and administration for government and international contracts.
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Responsibilities
Prepares, administers, manages, oversees reviews and negotiates contractual agreements, amendments, and documents for commercial and government customers, both foreign and domestic, in support of new and recurring business proposals and contracts within company guidelines and processes under the guidance of the Contracts Manager
Reviews Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Market Surveys, including Terms and Conditions, Past Performance Information, and Proposal Summaries as required by management on a case-by-case basis
Serves as primary contracts POC to customer for multiple programs. Expected to travel to meet with customers and other key stakeholders
Responsible for coordination of major program meeting audits (i.e., post-Award meetings, audits, etc.) and delivery commitments
Responsible for updating and maintaining Gentex Corporation information in various government databases
Proactively manages and maintains positive customer relationships
Positive role model to fellow team members in developing and maintaining positive customer relationships
Provides proposal development/response and negotiations support
Handles change management, problem resolution, disputes, terminations, and contract close-out for contracts
Seeks out training opportunities to improve knowledge of U.S. government and international contract requirements
Assists as required to develop, implement, and audit enterprise-wide policies and procedures relating to the contracts area, including risk mitigation, compliance, governance, and administration
Escalates issues, as appropriate, within internal escalation paths
Identifies ongoing process improvements and helps lead implementation
Is a liaison in the organization between departments to close gaps between written procedures and execution. Helps lead remediation efforts in this area, if needed
Monitors performance on contracts, and audits to ensure compliance throughout the enterprise
Prepares and issues periodic reports, statements and plans regarding essential activity relating to customers, the business and the company’s financial interest
Work with corporate accounting/finance function on contract pricing, auditing, funding, invoicing, and payment issues
Participates in internal and customer business management reviews focused on contractual issues
Provides guidance to program teams on the contractual implications of various activities including quality, production, shipping, communication, paperwork, etc
Leads ad hoc projects on a case-by-case basis, as requested by leadership
Support continued implementation of SAP
Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is required
Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in an aerospace/defense or equivalent regulatory contracting environment is required
Strong hands-on knowledge of, and experience with, FAR/ DFAR/CAS/ and export regulations
Ability to negotiate and close on efforts requiring Current Cost or Pricing Data and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (formerly TINA) certification
General knowledge of DOD policies and practices is essential
Working knowledge/familiarity with OTAs
Strong knowledge of intellectual property and policies
Experience with agreements to support business development, program management and engineering development teams (ex. NDAs, bailment agreements, etc.)
Experience dealing with the US Government, foreign governments, and major industry defense & electronics companies, as your customer
For professional growth and development, the ideal candidate can demonstrate the ability to become an independent, take-charge, self-starter able to identify gaps or issues, develop solutions, and implement changes as needed with minimal oversight
Be able to adapt to a variety of business situations, quickly identify and address critical issues, and influence business decisions
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral)
Be comfortable and willing to work with cross-functional teams
Be self-motivated, and able to work independently but also collaboratively with a large group of personnel across the enterprise
Be able to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Be pro-active and ethical, with the ability to support corporate goals in a complex regulatory and multi-national corporate environment
Have good computer skills, including experience with Microsoft programs
Be capable of obtaining a secret security clearance
Is customer-centric and possesses a hungry, humble and smart attitude
Preferred
Experience with SAP is a plus
Benefits
Medical coverages
401k
Paid time off
Excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week
Company
Gentex Corporation
Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1981-12-31IPO
Leadership Team
F
Fred T Bauer
CEO & Founder
S
Steve Downing
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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