Director of Contracts

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments - Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It's SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Position : Director of Contracts

The ideal Director of Contracts candidate has a diverse background in DOD contracts managementand compliance and a comprehensive knowledge of pricing, contracting, and business managementwithin the defense and aerospace markets. This individual has in-depth knowledge of FAR/DFAR andother applicable government regulations. Must be able to effectively manage competing prioritiesand deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and lead a team of contractmanagers and administrators to high levels of performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a Contracts Management Team of 10+ professionals for the effectivenegotiation, administration and management of Government and commercial contracts.
• Reviewing and redlining terms on proposals that are responsive, FAR Part 15 compliant(when applicable), and fully address customer requirements as specified in RFPs/RFQs.
• Examining overall proposal content of material, equipment, services, production costs,performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure compliance with governmentand prime contractor contract request for proposal/quote requirements and providinganalysis and proposed modification of such to ensure SCI business interests areaddressed.
• Conducting review of incoming purchase orders and documentation for compliance withprevious proposals, negotiation terms with customers along with the programmanagement team, perform contract administration, and serving as the primary contactwith customers for contractual matters.
• Reviews statements of work, progress, and other reports on awarded contracts and advisingprogram and senior management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze SCI efficiency data on processing of purchase order processing time toensure efficient administrative processes are implemented.
• Maintains historical contracts and purchase order documentation for future use in contractcontract disputes.
• Ensuring all customer facing activities are conducted in accordance with company policies,legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Review terms and conditions of customer contracts and negotiate exceptions to ensurecompliance with standard terms and conditions of company
• Provide other guidance and direction to company personnel on contractual matters asneeded.
• Execute teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements in accordance with companypolicy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management/Administration or related field
• 10+ years contracts management industry experience (prime and subcontracting) withFederal Agency/DoD customers.
• Background in administration/contracts
• Outstanding computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen