As a Contracts Director here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the contracts’ function. You will be responsible for developing and implementing contracts strategies and policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company objectives.
You will report directly to our Sr Director of Contracts, and you’ll work out of our San Diego, CA location on an On-site hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the contracts function by leading a team of contracts professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure contract compliance and resolve any issues, thereby supporting Honeywell Aerospace’s business growth and risk mitigation.
This position will have oversight of San Diego, CA and Richardson, TX sites and will be responsible for directing the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of assigned government/commercial contracts and subcontracts including significant and/or major contracts.
ResponsibilitiesMajor Duties & Responsibilities:
• Direct the administration of assigned contracts including negotiating, preparing, reviewing, approving, and terminating contractual documents to ensure protection of company's contractual posture.
• Direct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.
• Identify high level legal or contractual issues, lead the development of solutions and provide guidance to management on resolving highly complex issues while ensuring the contract administration process supports the objectives of the program areas.
• Ensure the company's proprietary interests are protected and that company policy is followed for processes such as, but not limited to, the review chain for reports, papers and articles.
• Direct the review of agreements and evaluate documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met.
• Advise management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Coordinate review of solicitations and assist in drafting proposals to ensure customer objectives are satisfied and company interests are protected.
• Act as primary contact for contracts activities and issues. Represent the company with senior level customers, potential customers and government representatives.
• Remain current on commercial/government/international laws, regulations and practices affecting contracts and related agreements.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
MUST HAVE:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or Related Field
• 7+ years’ experience managing/negotiating contracts
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE:
• Juris Doctor Degree
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
• Experience in contract management within aerospace or related industries
• Ability to analyze and interpret terms and conditions
• Attention to detail and ability to work across functions
• Drive efficiencies and process improvements
• Strong organization and project management skills
The annual base salary range for this position is $194,000- $292,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program and educational assistance
Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
ABOUT US
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience managing and negotiating contracts
- Must be a US Person under US export laws or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Juris Doctor degree
- Experience in contract management within aerospace or related industries
- Ability to analyze and interpret terms and conditions
- Attention to detail and ability to work across functions
- Drive efficiencies and process improvements
- Strong organization and project management skills
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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