Shape the Future of Aerospace Contracts – Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Contract Manager
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52498
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Contract)
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $63.96 per hour
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for contract negotiation and legal precision? Step into a high-impact role where your expertise drives critical business outcomes.
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to support an aerospace industry leader committed to redefining aerospace through innovation and excellence. This role plays a vital part in overseeing complex contractual negotiations, ensuring compliance, and guiding junior professionals, all while safeguarding the organization’s interests.
What Youll Be Doing:Draft, review, and manage complex contract documents and proposals in line with company objectives
Lead negotiations and manage customer communications to ensure accurate and favorable contract fulfillment
Interpret legal documentation and provide counsel on contract law, warranty matters, and intellectual property
Advise internal stakeholders on risk, compliance, and contractual strategy
Oversee contract administration, including tracking and historical documentation
Guide and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality output aligned with business goals
Represent the company in legal and contractual discussions, with oversight from legal counsel as needed
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate execution of contracts and legal protections
What You Bring:Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant contract management experience
(or an Advanced degree and 5 years of experience; 11 years without a degree)
Deep knowledge of contract law, negotiation practices, and compliance
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Familiarity with intellectual property rights and data use agreements
Why Join Us?At PDS Tech Commercial, we partner with the most innovative names in aerospace to place professionals in impactful roles that move the industry forward. You’ll work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is a priority. Our commitment to transparency, respect, and professional development makes us a trusted career partner—and a great place to grow.
Ready to Take Command of Your Career?Don’t miss this opportunity to influence major aerospace projects and help drive strategic outcomes at a leading organization. Apply today and elevate your future with PDS Tech Commercial.
Pay Details: $63.96 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
