Manager of Contracts Oxford, CT (On-Site) Aerospace Manufacturing $170,000–$180,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus A leading aerospace manufacturing organization in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Manager of Contracts to oversee the full lifecycle of complex commercial, aerospace, defense, and industrial customer agreements. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity supporting multiple business units and partnering closely with executive leadership, Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting the business, negotiating strategic agreements, ensuring contractual compliance, and supporting long-term customer growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead the review, negotiation, drafting, and administration of customer contracts, long-term agreements (LTAs), NDAs, purchase agreements, and contract amendments. • Evaluate customer terms and conditions while identifying commercial, financial, operational, and legal risk. • Partner cross-functionally to ensure contractual obligations are clearly communicated and successfully executed. • Support complex aerospace and defense programs involving OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, military, and government-related customers. • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable aerospace and defense standards. • Participate in pricing, warranty, liability, delivery, and commercial negotiations. • Support proposal reviews and ensure contractual requirements are addressed prior to quotation submission. • Monitor contract performance, renewals, milestones, change orders, and ongoing compliance. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to contract administration, documentation, and risk management. • Support internal and external audits while maintaining accurate contract records. • Advise leadership on strategic customer agreements and contractual matters. • Provide guidance across the organization regarding contract interpretation and compliance. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline. • 5-10+ years of experience in contract management, commercial operations, program management, or business development within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing. • Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and customer terms and conditions. • Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing environments and engineered products. • Experience supporting OEM and Tier 1 aerospace customers is highly preferred. • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government contracting, and aerospace quality requirements is a plus. • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across cross-functional teams. • Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Experience • Aerospace and defense contract administration • AS9100 quality systems • Government and military contracting • Commercial risk assessment • Financial and business analysis • Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management Compensation & Benefits • Base salary of $170,000-$180,000 • Discretionary annual bonus opportunity • Comprehensive benefits package • Long-term career growth within a stable, industry-leading aerospace manufacturer This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned contracts professional looking to make a strategic impact within a highly engineered manufacturing environment supporting some of the world’s most demanding aerospace and defense customers. #toponehire