Contracts Manager

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Contracts Manager for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

This strategic and hands-on Contracts Manager will lead the lifecycle of complex commercial and government contracts across the Americas and Global Fibers business units. You will shape contracting strategies, advise senior leadership, and draft, review, and negotiate contracts that enable growth while managing risk.

As part of Hexcel’s innovation-driven culture, you will use and lead the adoption of digital tools such as Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Copilot to streamline processes and enhance decision-making. We value entrepreneurial thinkers who want to influence policy, improve systems, and grow their careers in a global aerospace and defense leader.

At Hexcel, you will make an impact on high-profile programs, gain exposure to senior leadership, and join a collaborative, values-driven organization committed to growth, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

WHO YOU ARE & HOW YOU SUCCEED: You are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, equally comfortable advising senior leadership on complex contracting strategies and rolling up your sleeves to draft and negotiate critical agreements. You thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and bring a strong foundation in government and commercial contracting, paired with a passion for innovation and technology. You embrace change, seek out opportunities to improve processes, and are excited to leverage AI-driven tools to transform the way contracting is done. You are motivated by the opportunity to influence policy, lead change, and help shape the future of contracting at Hexcel.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to reduce proposal and negotiation cycle times, maintain audit readiness with strong compliance outcomes, and deliver high-quality contracting strategies that mitigate risk while enabling growth. You’ll also be evaluated on stakeholder satisfaction, adoption of improved processes and digital tools, and the accuracy and timeliness of data in our systems.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Strategic Contract Leadership: Develop and execute contracting strategies that align with business objectives and risk tolerance, serving as a trusted advisor to Sales, Finance, Operations, and senior leadership. Provide clear, actionable guidance on complex commercial and government contracting matters, including dispute resolution, to enable growth while protecting Hexcel’s interests.
• Drafting, Negotiation & Execution: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including NDAs, MOUs, override terms, and long-term contracts and procurement contracts. You will ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, UCC, and FAR/DFARS, while balancing risk and opportunity. Use a high degree of creativity in finding solutions to complex contracting matters.
• Proposal & Pricing Governance: Partner with Sales and Finance to shape pricing and proposal strategies and ensure adherence to global policies and approval workflows. Maintain transparent records in approved systems, and drive adoption of best practices and digital tools such as Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Copilot.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness: Maintain audit readiness for DCMA/DCAA and internal reviews, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, DPAS, CAS, OIG/GSA business system reviews, and export regulations (ITAR/EAR). Partner with International Trade Control (ITC) to safeguard sensitive data and ensure proper handling of CUI and adherence to dissemination controls.
• Continuous Improvement & Technology Enablement: Support initiatives to improve policies, processes, and technology solutions, championing AI-driven tools and automation to reduce cycle times and enhance accuracy. Prepare and deliver training on contracting topics. Contribute to how Hexcel leverages technology to stay at the forefront of contracting excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or other relevant graduate study is a plus.
• Ideally, candidates will have approximately 5 years of relevant experience in contracts management; ten (10) years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal contract law, FAR/DFARS, DPAS, CAS, and export regulations, and experience with multiple contract types (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement).
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting law, including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Aerospace, defense, or composites manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with digital contracting tools; experience with AI-enabled solutions such as Microsoft Copilot is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and resolve complex contractual issues; strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills; proven attention to detail and ability to identify risks and inconsistencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and engage senior leadership on key issues.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time (site visits, team meetings, customer visits).

Eligible candidates must be a:  U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.