Contracts Attorney

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team in Pontiac, Michigan.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for developing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contract language, non-disclosure agreements, and terms and conditions (including FAR/DFAR flow downs) to meet company business objectives. The individual will work closely with Program Management, Engineering, Business Development and Supply Chain teams on highly visible DoD contracts for complex development, production, and sustainment programs, primarily as a major subcontractor and occasionally as a prime contractor. Expectation is to develop departmental expertise in contracts-related professional methods, provide subject matter expertise, and coaching for team members.

Additionally, the Contracts Manager will:

• Responsible for developing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating DoD contract language for complex development, production, and sustainment programs, primarily as a major subcontractor and occasionally as a prime contractor.
• Provide subject matter expertise to Programs on company policy, procedures, and defense procurement laws and regulations.
• Participates in cross-functional proposal teams to assess contract solicitations including clauses, and recommended terms & conditions.
• Supports proposal preparation, submittal, and negotiation along with subsequent execution of contract and contract modifications.
• Drafts and reviews non-disclosure agreements and formal customer correspondence on contractual matters.
• Advise the organization on any challenges to compliance, or risks to negotiation of favorable terms, billing arrangements, contract type or fee.
• Responsible for creating and preparing briefing packages and presenting to senior leadership.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to fellow colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, or Engineering. MBA or law degree is desirable.
• Work involves practical job knowledge and skill gained with at least ten years of prior, related work experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in the FAR and DFARS, with experience relating to reading, interpreting, and writing contractual language, correspondence, and other documents.
• Prior experience with Government contracting and procurement/acquisition across multiple contract types is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Must be willing to work onsite (hybrid and work from home is not available).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Williams International and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position due to a physical and/or mental disability, please send an e-mail with your request to HR@Williams-int.com. Or, please call 248-624-5200. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.