Contracts Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics

Lynnwood, WA, US
Base: $144,400 - $188,000; bonus: eligible for per...
Not specified (assumed standard office environment).
Far/dfars compliance knowledge
Customer contract negotiation skills
Patent lifecycle management experience
Crane Aerospace and Electronics is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee customer-facing commercial and government contracts as well as manage the intellectual property portfolio for their Modular Power solutions in Lynnwood, WA. The ideal candidate will have strong legal and commercial acumen, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and will play a key role in contract negotiations and IP management

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle for Crane A&E's Modular Power solution while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations.
  • The position includes enterprise-wide leadership of the intellectual property portfolio, guiding patent strategies and coordinating with outside counsel to protect assets.
  • Candidates will join a team committed to engineering excellence in an office environment that may require safety equipment like eye protection and hearing guards.

Matching Summary

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Crane Aerospace and Electronics is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee customer-facing commercial and government contracts as well as manage the intellectual property portfolio for their Modular Power solutions in Lynnwood, WA. The ideal candidate will have strong legal and commercial acumen, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and will play a key role in contract negotiations and IP management.

Salary

Base: $144,400 - $188,000; Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus programs; Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life, disability, 15 days PTO, 12 holidays, 401k match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • FAR/DFARS compliance knowledge
  • Customer contract negotiation skills
  • Patent lifecycle management experience
  • Intellectual property portfolio stewardship
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic risk management abilities
  • Advanced Air Mobility sector exposure
  • Lean manufacturing process familiarity
  • Strong analytical attention to detail
  • Experience with defense market regulations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years in contract management and IP oversight
  • U.S. Person status required due to export controls
  • JD or MBA preferred qualification
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law and IP regulations

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person

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