Director of Contracts

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Responsible as contract liason between Government and company
• Responsible for submission, review, negotiations, and final pricing of prime Government contracts
• Interface with various Government employees on issues of delinquencies, delivery, disputes etc.
• Support existing systems that are integrated with Oracle E1 business system (Contracts database, Cav II, WAWF, eCraft, DD250's)
• Review and propose changes to terms and conditions on non-government/ OEM contracts
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent
• Ten (10) years' experience in all phases of Contract Administration, experience in manufacturing environment desired
• Demonstrated administrative and writing skills
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) required, familiarity with Certified Cost & Pricing Data
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

Salary Range: $145000 - $200000 / year

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.