Lead, Contracts at Fisica, Inc

Simi Valley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

201000.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, Federal Acquisition Regulation, DFARS, UCC Interpretation, Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Customer Interface, Compliance Analysis, Contract Review, Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Financial Objectives Achievement

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Lead, Contracts Location: Simi Valley, CA (this position is 100% onsite) Business Unit: Space Vector Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off. About Fisica Inc. Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense. Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security. At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career. Position Summary: The Lead, Contracts position influences successful business outcomes in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income and free cash flow for new and continuing programs. Provides business, contractual and risk mitigation strategy guidance. Analyzes new laws, regulations and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives. Protects the interest of the company by understanding and interpreting contractual terms and conditions. Utilizes working knowledge of regulations including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements (e.g. DFARS) and other agency regulations. Analyzes significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate policies and procedures. Manages the contractual review of solicitations, proposal development, contract change control process and overall contract administration. Establishes and maintains primary contractual interface with the customer. Maximizes cash through innovative contract formation and negotiation to achieve business objectives. Responsibilities: Overall Summary Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results. Nature of Supervision Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise. Frequently responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams. Communication & Influence Communicates within and outside of the organization which include customers or vendors. Works to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices and approaches. Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area. May conduct briefings with leaders. Innovation & Complexity Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area. May develop new concepts or standards. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are undefined, where information is difficult to obtain. Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across the function and/or business area. Organization Impact Implements strategic goals established by leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results (e.g., less than 1 year). Provides input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. * Minimal travel could be required as part of the job responsibilities. * Proven expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating complex terms and conditions. * In-depth knowledge of government contracting, with an advanced understanding of industry, best practices. * Hands-on experience with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal agency regulations strongly preferred. * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and analysis. * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly. * Skilled in interpreting complex contractual language and translating requirements into actionable strategies and compliant contract terms. * Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies in high-stakes contract environments. Why Join Fisica, Inc.: * Competitive salary and benefits package! * Generous paid time off. * 401k with a 6% match and vesting is immediate. * Strong work-life balance. * Tuition Reimbursement. * Paid parental leave. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is 108,000k-201,000k . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc. also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), PTO, EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type. EEO Statement Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Fisica is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf] or Spanish [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf].

Responsibilities

This role serves as a subject matter expert, managing large, complex contract initiatives with minimal oversight, influencing business outcomes related to orders, revenue recognition, and operating income. Responsibilities include establishing the primary contractual interface with the customer and maximizing cash flow through innovative contract formation and negotiation.