[Hiring] Senior Manager Contracts @Eaton Corporation

Role Description

Eaton’s IS AER ITD Aerospace Interconnect division is currently seeking a Senior Manager Contracts. The expected annual salary range for this role is $149,000 - $219,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This role can be supported full remote for a qualified candidate currently residing in the US.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Government and Commercial Contracts manages both commercial and government contracts across multiple locations, including non-U.S. based locations, for multiple product lines across various industries including Aerospace and Space and Defense. This position is also responsible for providing direction and guidance on all subcontracts for ITD North America.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage Interconnect Technologies Division (ITD) prime USG and Commercial contracts.
• Responsible for pre-and post-award support for prime and subcontract agreements, including:
  • Reviewing solicitations
  • Contract modifications
  • Contract clauses
  • Statements of work
• Prepare, track, and manage contract documentation; liaise with contracting officers and other client-agency procurement staff.
• Review, analyze, and interpret the terms and conditions identifying all legal risks and business considerations for ITD.
• Conduct negotiations of government and commercial contracts directly with the USG and Original Equipment Manufacturers.
• Coordinate ITD’s negotiating position by teaming with other functions such as:
  • Program Management
  • Finance
  • Trade Compliance
  • Law/Intellectual Property
  • Customer Service
  • Pricing
  • Eaton business/stakeholder
• Support management in the negotiation of legal issues contained in contracts by preparing and providing background data on relevant legal concerns.
• Exercise compliance oversight through knowledgeable application of:
  • FAR
  • DFARS
  • Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
  • Cost Accounting Standards
  • Trade Regulations
  • Contract-specific compliance issues
  • Corporate policies and standard procedures
• Provide training on USG contracts and Company and Divisional processes, including preparation and presentation of training materials to new hires and ITD technical teams.
• Support proposal initiatives by evaluating Requests for Proposals, ensuring the accuracy of pricing for:
  • Direct labor
  • Material
  • Equipment
  • Subcontracts
  • Indirect costs
• Provide guidance to the proposal team and ensure all other terms are addressed by appropriate functions and approval for submission is granted.
• Provide expertise and oversight to help ensure ITD maintains a compliant contractor purchasing system per DFARS 252.244-7001.
• Advise Supply Chain Management of subcontracts with support in the development of an adequate SOW by the technical team.
• Collaborate with Trade Compliance and Technology Directors to provide oversight and ensure compliance with U.S. Export laws and regulations.
• Lead cross-function teams to develop and implement annual Global Contracts Compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to new business pursuit and associated contract strategy.
• Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions.
• Develop and implement tools and automation to increase the speed and simplicity of processes.
• Responsible for process for distribution, communication, and approval of all ITD commercial and government contracts through the use of DocuSign and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• BA Degree in business or related from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Government, Military, or Aerospace Commercial Contracts.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and CAS required.
• Experience and skill with negotiating multiple year Long Term Agreements in both Commercial and Government contracts is essential.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA degree or J.D. strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with Aerospace/Defense related contracts.
• Ability to participate/lead new program pursuits from a Contracts and Compliance perspective.
• Ability to support proposal initiatives by evaluating Requests for Proposals.
• Ability to manage all active North America Contracts.
• Ability to impact profit through realized price/customer assertions and claims mitigation.

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Strong drive for results
• Political savvy
• Strong managerial courage
• Ethical with a high degree of personal integrity
• Ability to leverage resources and lead teams without direct reporting authority
• Highly accountable
• Transparent

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.