Contracts Manager

Description

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role—from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams—our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

Department Summary

The Contracts team manages the company’s contractual relationships and ensures compliance with customer requirements, legal standards, and company policies throughout the contract lifecycle. The team partners closely with Leadership, Engineering, Program Management, Estimating, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to support proposal development, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and execution of aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to senior leadership on contractual risks, obligations, and interpretation of contract terms and conditions
• • Lead and mentor a team of contract professionals responsible for contract administration and proposal support
• • Guide the team in all facets of contract administration including compliance with contractual requirements and interpretation of contract language for program and functional leadership
• • Draft and oversee formal contractual correspondence and coordinate submittals with internal stakeholders
• • Lead contract execution, modifications, and contract lifecycle management activities
• • Serve as the primary interface with customers on contractual matters and negotiations
• • Lead proposal preparation activities for the contracts team and partner closely with Estimating from proposal kickoff through submission
• • Facilitate the proposal review process and ensure internal reviews are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures
• • Partner with Estimating to prepare briefings and materials for internal proposal reviews
• • Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies to address complex issues
• • Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer expectations
• • Ensure contracts are executable and aligned with operational commitments
• • Communicate contract terms, obligations, and requirements clearly across the organization
• • Manage contract administration activities throughout the entire contract lifecycle
• • Foster strong internal and external relationships with stakeholders and customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 or more years of professional experience or a Master’s degree with 6 or more years of experience
• • Additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• • Experience in contract administration or contract management within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
• • Familiarity with federal contracting requirements and regulations, including FAR and DFARS
• • Experience supporting proposal development and contract negotiations
• • Experience ensuring compliance with customer requirements, contractual terms, ITAR/EAR regulations, and internal policies
• • Experience working in manufacturing environments and understanding cost and schedule estimating principles
• • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and terminology
• • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• • Advanced Excel skills for proposal development and presentation
• • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers
• • Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a)(3)
• • This position may require the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements may require participation in a Continuous Evaluation program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading contracts teams or managing complex contract portfolios
• • Experience negotiating aerospace or defense manufacturing contracts
• • Experience supporting programs from proposal through delivery

Detailed Wage Information

Wage range for this role is between $126,708 – $140,000 plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees may also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided represents Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors including experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• • Disability insurance as well as life and AD&D insurance
• • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• • 401(k) with employer matching
• • Paid time off and paid holidays including two floating holidays
• • Education reimbursement program
• • Several shift options
• • Premium pay for off-shifts
• • Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Interested but Not Sure You Meet Every Qualification?

You should still apply! We review applications for multiple opportunities and are always looking for talented people. By applying for this position, you are expressing interest in this role and may be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match Should this occur, you may be contacted regarding those opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran or military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military-friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, should contact the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

Drug Testing Requirements

As a federal government contractor and recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to comply with federal drug testing requirements including pre-employment drug testing for cannabis. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of aerospace manufacturing and Janicki’s commitment to employee safety, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to starting employment.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.