Contract Manager I

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay: $111,680.00 (minimum) - $139,600.00 (midpoint) - $167,520.00 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Contract Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This position has the primary responsibility of customer interface over contract life cycle, establishing contractual framework where applicable, and for the administration of claims management.

What you will be doing...

• Manage smaller accounts or regions, owning the contract lifecycle from initiation and execution to renewal and termination, including make-whole requests and flow-down requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and organizational objectives.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within contracts, aligning strategies with business goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to facilitate contract negotiations and resolve issues effectively.
• Maintain and enforce compliance with existing contracts, managing customer claims and ensuring rights are upheld.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, understanding of commercial terms, industry standards, and Woodward markets and products.
• Exhibit strong negotiation, organizational, and planning skills, with the ability to monitor processes, progress, and results.
• Build and maintain effective relationships through strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills, including at the executive level.
• Operate independently with self-motivation, adapting to diverse cultures and demonstrating effective listening and collaboration skills.
• Some travel may be required.

What we are looking for...

Education:

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience:

• Experience in commercial role, preferably in contract administration, commercial operations, and/or sales
• Experience directly or indirectly leading teams
• Experience in Aerospace industry

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.