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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary:

TELEDYNE FLIR is currently seeking an International Contracts Manager. The selected candidate will assist in management of all aspects of the contracts function, including the negotiation and administration of a wide range of complex international contracts and related business agreements. This individual will also assist in the preparation of cost/price proposals and provide guidance on all contractual matters involving compliance with international (Civil and Common Law Systems), commercial, and US federal laws, rules, and regulations. The manager will provide cross-functional guidance and support to business development, program management, proposal management, and executive leadership in the area of international contracting.

Location:

While we have chosen Taby, Sweden as the primary location, we are open to candidates in other locations such as UK and Europe.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Reviews RFP/tender requirements and supports proposal development

Coordinates and assists in the drafting and negotiation of a variety of large strategic international contracts (government/commercial) and associated modifications

Assists in development of negotiation strategies and contract negotiations

Reviews agreements and contracts and all associated documents for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions and company policies.

Reviews and administers contractual documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions including applicable regulations and business team objectives prior to signature / acceptance

Supports teaming/partnership agreements, memorandums of understanding and memorandums of agreement development.

Advises management of contractual requirements and issues and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.

Acts as primary contact for assigned international and commercial contracts activities.

Ensures completion of appropriate corporate review of proposals and agreements.

Assures compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies and procedures

Engages Global Trade Compliance (GTC) department for ITAR/EAR reviews to ensure appropriate handling of export-controlled data

Coordinates preparation of customer responses with other departments (Business Development/Sales, Global Trade Compliance, Program Management, Proposal Development, Operations, Finance, Legal and Engineering) as necessary

Maintains working knowledge of commercial, international (Civil and Common Law), and US federal (FAR, DFARS) rules and regulations and practices affecting international contracts, including UCC, US import and export controls, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FPCA), anti-boycott laws and various international acts

Assists in identifying legal, contractual, and financial risk-related issues and provides guidance to management on resolving complex issues.

Assists with communicating contractual flow downs to subcontracts department

Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding contract issues, audits, and compliance requirements

Regularly communicates and documents status/progress of pending items

Generates supporting documents and materials, including Reps and Certs, NDAs, and Loan Agreements and coordinates with Legal as required

Provides domain expertise in full-lifecycle contract management regardless of contract type (Cost Reimbursable, Cost Plus, FFP, T&M, etc.)

Acts as focal point for contractual communications and commitments for assigned Contracts

Works as a partner with Leadership, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk for both Requests for Proposals and assigned Contracts

Reviews and administers contractual documents for accuracy, performance risk, and conformance with contract terms, conditions, and other provisions including applicable federal regulations and business team objectives prior to signature / acceptance

Assures compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies and procedures

Monitors program performance for scope changes and takes appropriate action.  Manages, advises, and supports business team on issues / developments relative to assigned Contracts

Reviews Requests for Proposals and participates in preparing compliant proposal responses

Negotiates proposals within business goals and documents substance of discussions, agreements and results

Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding contract issues, audits, and compliance requirements

Regularly communicates and documents status/progress of pending items

Generates supporting documents and materials, including Reps and Certs, NDAs, and Loan Agreements and coordinates with Legal as required

Performs other assigned duties as necessary

Job Qualifications:

Must possess combination of strategic and tactical execution skillsets

A self-starter, capable of working well independently and remain self-motivated

Ability to review and assess terms and conditions for risk and to draft and suggest alternative language to mitigate risk

Need to clearly and succinctly be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

Ability to express ideas freely and confidently in group settings and all levels

Proven ability to set and achieve short-term and long-term goals

Ability to interact with internal and external customers on significant matters often requiring the coordination and collaboration of activities across organizational lines

Able to think critically, assess risks and options, and drive consistency and risk mitigation through the lifecycle of a contract

Demonstrates exemplary attention to detail and research skills

Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and goals

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i.e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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