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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
- Lead the full lifecycle of U.S. government and commercial contracts, from proposal through closeout
- Direct negotiations and execution of complex agreements, including long-term and confidentiality agreements
- Advise executive leadership on contractual strategy, obligations, and risk mitigation
- Review solicitations to identify key requirements, risks, and deliverables
- Partner with finance, legal, and program teams on pricing and contract strategy
- Oversee administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including federal acquisition rules and export controls
- Support audits and maintain contract documentation and reporting
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and contract governance
- Lead, mentor, and develop contracts staff
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills – required
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate effectively – required
- Deep knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and defense contracting practices – required
- Extensive experience managing complex government contracts and teams – required
- 8–10+ years of contracts experience, including government contracting – required
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems – preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field – required (Master’s a plus)
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance – required
- Opportunity to lead strategic, mission-critical contracts in a growing division
- High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- A culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities
Salary Range:
$150,400.00-$200,500.000The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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