Principal, Contracts Manager in Phoenix, Arizona at Acron Aviation

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Within Avionics, the Surveillance product line develops and sustains systems that enable aircraft awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace interoperability. Our portfolio includes TCAS, Mode S transponders, ADS-B, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands deep expertise across systems, hardware, software, and RF throughout the full product lifecycle.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to provide practical, business-focused contract leadership that helps the organization move fast, serve customers well, and manage risk. In this role, you will support proposals, lead commercial contract negotiations, manage contract financing and working capital objectives, and partner with Legal, Finance, Program, Sales, and Operations teams to close deals efficiently and responsibly.

You will also help modernize how we work by using data, process discipline, contract lifecycle management tools, automation, and responsible AI-enabled capabilities to improve speed, visibility, quality, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, confident working with senior leaders, and energized by a fast-moving environment. You bring ownership, sound judgment, and a collaborative style; communicate candidly and constructively; build strong customer and stakeholder relationships; and look for practical ways to improve contracting processes through technology and new ways of working.

Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of 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, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer.