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Company/Organization: Crane Aerospace Electronics
Position: Management
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 5/28/2024 7:22:43 AM
Description:
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts and Export Compliance Manager at our Chandler, AZ location.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. 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).
From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Contracts Export Compliance Manager (CECM) 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 (e.g. CP-400, CP-102 ABC, and CP-GC Series). 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
- May be required to perform duties as a Facilities Security Officer if assigned to a cleared site, in accordance with US government NISPOM regulations
- May be required to perform duties if selected as Senior Intellectual Property Leader for some or all sites (per CP-400)
- Support group and corporate export compliance initiatives, both at the local site level and in close coordination with peers 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
- Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, Group Export Compliance Manager, or management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience: Five years of relevant experience in contracts management, contract law, or business management, preferably within the Aerospace or Defense spanet
- Knowledge: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of contract terms and risk management. Knowledge of relevant regulations, including those administered by U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury (ITAR, EAR, OFAC)
- 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 role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or JD
- Eight years of relevant experience
- Export compliance experience in the aerospace defense industry
Top Benefits:
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.
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