Sr Mgr Worldwide Sales - Aircraft Contracts in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements involving high-value assets such as business aircraft, aerospace products and services, yachts, marine vessels, capital equipment, or similar commercial transactions.
- Proven solutions-oriented negotiator with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with counter-parties and their attorneys/representatives.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or a related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 8 years Contracts management or related experience to include 2 years managing employees, programs, or processes. Advanced degree in related field may offset one year of experience requirement.
Position Purpose:
Sr Manager role in the Worldwide Sales Contracts team.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Individual and department level oversight of contracts management .
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Conducts negotiations, reviews, and management of domestic and international contracts .
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Provides SME support for proposal activities to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and policies and procedures .
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Reviews and coordinates approvals of contractual documents for protection of company's contractual position, satisfaction of customer specifications and requirements, and adherence to company policy .
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Advises leadership and other functions of contractual risks, rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions .
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Acts as the primary interface with customers including fact-finding, audits, and formal contract negotiations .
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Acts as a focal point with other departments for resolution of problems regarding contracts .
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Manages contract change process and works with Sales, Program Management, Engineering, Completions, Finance and other disciplines to mitigate performance risk .
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Manages work, sets objectives and meets commitments for self and others .
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Delegates assignments to others for developing solutions .
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Ensures compliance with company policies, laws and regulations .
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Manages and provides training to employees, ensuring established procedures and processes are maintained .
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Proactively assist in developing and implementing new and/or improved policies and business practices to address changing internal and external contracting requirements .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of international business environment.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
- Possesses strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), Sharepoint to support communications and business needs.
- Demonstrates strong self-motivation and able to exercise prudent business judgment.
- Demonstrates strong decision-making ability, negotiation skills and leadership competencies.
- Collaborates and works well cross-functionally throughout the business.
- Demonstrates practiced adeptness in all areas of contracts administration.
- Is capable of managing work, setting objectives and meeting commitments, and is a strong team player.
- Directs oversight of a contracts team of moderate size and complexity.
- Is able to select, manage and retain personnel.
- Where applicable, ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 235577
Category: Program Office
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 10/02/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft
Nearest Major Market: Savannah
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