Contracts Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager. This position will either be based at our Burbank, CA, or Elyria, OH location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Contracts Manager supports the customer business team in the effective review, negotiation, and management of contracts to enable achievement of business plan goals, while minimizing the company's contractual risk and liability. Leads the site export compliance program.

Essential Functions:

• Provide expert consulting and oversight to the customer business team to ensure successful negotiation and management of business agreements including Long Term / Override Agreements, Product Support Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, and Sales Representative/Distributor agreements which drive profitable growth and mitigate contractual and legal risk/liability for Crane
• Ensure compliance with all Crane contracts policies and procedures. Interface as needed with internal legal team and outside attorneys to resolve contracts issues. Participate in Crane contract risk monthly reviews
• Ensure compliance with all FAR and DFARS regulations applicable to US government contracts. May be required to perform duties related to DFARS cyber incident evaluation and reporting
• Manage a contract tracking and archiving system that will ensure traceability and security of executed customer contracts and changes
• Develop and present contracts training that will ensure understanding of key contracting topics by the customer business team
• Execute and continuously improve processes and procedures for customer contracts management, using Crane Business System principles and tools
• Maybe required to perform duties if selected as Senior Intellectual Property Leader for some or all Sites
  
  Execute other tasks or responsibilities assigned by your supervisor related to meeting the objectives of the Contracts Team. This may encompass activities or initiatives at other sites
• The focus of this position may be heavily weighted in one or more of the following areas, depending on the make-up of the contracts team and current business needs: Commercial contracts, government contracts, export compliance, and/or intellectual property
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Five years of relevant experience in contracts management, contract law, or business management, within the Aerospace or Defense market
• Knowledge: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of contract terms and risk management.
• Skill: Proficient in conflict resolution and negotiations
• Ability: Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of the organization and with customers
• Education/Certification: Business and/or Legal Degree or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or JD
• Eight years of relevant experience

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment at a manufacturing facility.
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail.
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment including but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting : 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
• Workspace (line, cube, etc.): cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $130,000 to $169,300. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
• Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.