Senior Contracts Manager

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!Benefits:The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.Choice of medical plans with prescription coverageEmployer HSA contributionDental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort & Long-Term DisabilityOther voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance401K with generous Company match & contributionAccrued Paid Time Off12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayRobust employee wellness programTuition assistance programJob Description:Key ResponsibilitiesManage all Defense contracting actions from contract negotiations through closeoutAssist in managing and enforcing company requirements and legal/regulatory compliance across Defense functionsAct as Defense’s official communication channel with external stakeholdersAssist proposal function with risk mitigation and proposal activities as necessarySubject Matter Expert in FAR/DFARS, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Reps & CertsExperience reviewing, negotiating, and managing terms and conditions for several contract/agreement types (e.g., Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Labor Hour, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), and Time and Materials (T&M))Experience working directly with prime contractors, U.S. Department of War (DoW), and International customers in both Sole Source and Competitive environmentsExperience managing common International contractual requirements (e.g., bank guarantees/letters of credit, CISG, Incoterms, licensees, localization, offsets, royalties)Experience with DoW/U.S. Government-related topics including Commercial Item Determination (CID), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), DoW Business Systems (e.g., Accounting, Estimating, Government Property, Purchasing), DoW contract closeout, DoW data rights, EAR/ITAR, Exostar, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Government Property, Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Plans, Small Business Subcontracting Plans, Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), System for Award Management (SAM), Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TINA), U.S. military standard (MIL-STD), and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)Experience with managing contracts in a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systemDevelop, track, and report on key contractual metrics/deliverables for internal stakeholdersAssist Finance with monitoring contractual invoicing/receivablesSupport customer/governmental audit requestsAssist with providing business recommendations on contractual-related itemsAssist fellow Contracts Managers and escalate issues to Contracts Managers leads and management as necessaryKey Performance MeasuresAbility to work independently and proactively under a normal level of oversightSignificant attention to detail and organizationCritical thinker who is able to routinely recognize common and upper-level issues, offer recommendations to resolve those issues, and see those issues through resolutionStrong multitasker who works well under pressure, is responsive, and can meet tight deadlinesStrong verbal and written communication skills to interact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholdersTeam player who assists fellow Contracts ManagersCompetencies and BehaviorIs widely trusted by others to deliver on what they commit to in a timely mannerReflects on mistakes and seeks to proactively address themIs transparent in their interactions and intentionsTakes responsibility to deliver and can be counted on to deliver results in the right wayActs with internal and external customers in mindEstablishes effective relationships with customers and peersGains the trust of others through active engagementThinks through the consequences of actions with different stakeholdersEffectively copes with change and shifts gears comfortablyCan identify and implement complex process improvementsSeeks out the opportunity to work on unfamiliar things and innovateSolves problems with peers in a professional and constructive waySteps up to either lead or participate in matrix teams to achieve work outcomesQualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Pre-Law, or EquivalentPreferred:Master of Business Administration or Juris DoctorCertified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)ExperienceRequired:Minimum of 7 years’ experienceYears of experience may be substituted for an advanced degree at Allison’s discretionU.S. Department of War (DoW) and International Defense prime contracting and subcontracting experience with an understanding of their complexities and nuancesCross-functional/matrix organization experienceStrong proficiency with Microsoft 365 software (e.g., Copilot, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word)Preferred:Experience working for a large Defense contractor who focused on both engineering and productionDefense Wheeled and Tracked vehicle experienceAllison Transmission Defense product knowledgeNational Contract Management Association (NCMA) memberNational Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) memberScope FactorsAssigned a specific portfolio of Defense contracts/agreements based upon management’s determination of portfolio risk level, employee’s previous experience, and company needFrequently interact with company management and other functions as this position is viewed as an important leader in DefenseProactively identify, define, provide guidance on, and solve common and upper-level issues that impact the management and direction of the companyDecisions and recommendations made by this position will impact cross-functional teams and will be relied upon by all management levels including the Executive TeamTrusted to work independently and within established guidance under a normal level of oversightExpected to proactively raise and address issues as they are discovered without having to be prompted by managementComfortable directly working with attorneys on a daily basis as this position reports directly to LegalPosition will have no employee management responsibilitiesTravelMay be required to travel to customer meetings/events and training seminars/conferencesAllison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.SummaryLocation: Indianapolis, IN; US - MichiganType: Full time