Contracts Manager
About the job
- At least 8 years of experience in contracts management roles or related experience.
- Experience working in a Department of Defense contracting environment, preferably supporting the U.S. Navy.
- Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies affecting government contracts, including FAR, DFARS, and other agency regulations.
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve contract objectives.
- Proposal development and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong customer relations.
- Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with leadership, peers, indirect staff, and customers.
- Critical-thinking skills to enable sound business judgment.
- Review and provide feedback on customer RFIs, draft RFPs, and RFPs; guide programs on the implications of contract terms and conditions and propose recommended exceptions.
- Review and approve contractual documents to protect the company's contractual and risk posture, satisfy contractual requirements, and adhere to company policies.
- Partner with Program Managers, the Proposal Manager, and Pricing & Estimating to develop and implement proposal strategies.
- Liaise with Legal counsel on contractual matters.
- Plan and execute contract negotiations to achieve targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions that support profit and cash goals.
- Lead contract administration and customer contact activities to support proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements; interpret contract requirements for program and functional leadership; draft formal correspondence; coordinate deliverable submissions with stakeholders; and review and execute contract modifications.
- Interface and collaborate with program, technical, and operations organizations to provide guidance and direction based on contractual and compliance requirements.
- Communicate with management through presentations, written documentation, or email to address customer needs.
- Meet and engage with customers and stakeholders to establish relationships, understand requirements, forecasts, and funding, communicate accomplishments or issues, and facilitate collaboration.
- Ensure contract compliance with FAR, DFAR, and other Department of Defense agency regulations.
- Work closely with and remain actively engaged with direct Navy and shipyard customers.
- Establish and communicate program and contract department vision, including delivery methodologies and processes, program structure, program quality, and operation within government-defined standards.
- Lead and participate in contract negotiations and changes; coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
- Identify and assess program risks and issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Interact with senior management and others concerning matters of significance to the company.
- Experience working with contracts related to manufacturing or production.
- Knowledge of profit and loss management practices and how contracts can influence overall profit and loss performance.
- Experience working with large federal government contracts valued at $10 million or more.
- A Juris Doctorate in Law.
- A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a relevant degree program, or equivalent experience.
About the company
Johnson Controls transforms environments where people live, work, learn, and play by providing smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. It offers comprehensive digital solutions through its OpenBlue platform, serving healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and government sectors with a portfolio of building technology, software, and services focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company operates in more than 150 countries with about 100,000 experts and aims to reimagine building performance to benefit people, places, and the planet.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cork, Ireland
Founded
1885
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 2026 sales hit $6.6 billion; organic growth reached 10%, lifting margins.
- Record backlog reached $21 billion in July 2026, fueled by data-center orders.
- JCI closed Alloy and Nantum in 2026, expanding OpenBlue and cooling capabilities.
What critics are saying
- A 2026 HVAC price-fixing lawsuit names JCI alongside Bosch, Carrier, Trane, and others.
- The 2024 restructuring plan still targets $400 million costs through fiscal 2027.
- PFAS, asbestos, and environmental liabilities persist after the June 2026 Wisconsin settlement.
What makes Johnson Controls unique
- OpenBlue now embeds Nantum AI’s occupancy-based HVAC optimization across air and water systems.
- Alloy Enterprises gives JCI proprietary liquid-cooling components for AI data centers.
- Johnson Controls sells mission-critical service and controls across 150 countries, creating sticky installed-base revenue.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Employee Referral Bonus
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
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Johnson Controls has acquired Nantum AI, a New York-based developer of AI algorithms for building energy efficiency, to enhance its OpenBlue digital ecosystem. The deal adds advanced AI-driven control capabilities for optimising HVAC systems and reducing energy consumption. Nantum AI's technology enables real-time optimisation of building airflow based on occupancy, extending OpenBlue's capabilities beyond central HVAC systems to include granular, system-wide control. The company has demonstrated energy savings exceeding 10% for customers by leveraging data from occupancy patterns, weather conditions and utility trends. The acquisition expands OpenBlue's optimisation capabilities from water-side systems to include autonomous AI-driven control across both air- and water-side applications. The combined offering is being piloted across complex environments including healthcare campuses and manufacturing facilities.
Enerin, a Norwegian industrial heat pump technology company, has completed the third tranche of its Series A round, adding Paris-based Ring Capital to its investor consortium. The round includes Climentum Capital, The Footprint Firm, Johnson Controls, Move Energy, PSV Hafnium and Momentum. The company's HoegTemp system delivers thermal energy at temperatures up to 250°C, targeting the industrial heat segment responsible for over 20% of global CO2 emissions. Each installation avoids approximately 36,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over its lifetime by replacing fossil-fuel boilers. Enerin is transitioning from development to serial production, with three active pilots and a recent contract with Roche. The funding will scale manufacturing operations and accelerate product development. CEO Arne Høeg said Ring Capital's involvement strengthens the company's ability to deploy solutions across Europe.
Insteel reported Q4 revenues of $159.9 million, up 23.3% year on year, but missed analysts' expectations by 1.3%. The steel wire reinforcing products manufacturer delivered mixed results, beating earnings per share estimates whilst falling short on revenue. Despite achieving the fastest revenue growth among the five commercial building products stocks tracked, Insteel recorded the weakest quarterly performance in the sector. The group collectively beat consensus revenue estimates by 1.2% and saw share prices rise 3.4% on average since earnings. Johnson Controls led the sector with revenues of $5.80 billion, up 6.8% year on year and exceeding expectations by 2.8%. Insteel's stock has risen 3.6% since reporting and currently trades at $34.90.
Johnson Controls has signed an agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises, a Boston-based thermal management technology company, to strengthen its position in the data centre cooling market. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2020, Alloy Enterprises specialises in advanced direct liquid cooling components that can improve thermal management efficiency by up to 35% and reduce pressure drop by up to 75%, resulting in lower overall cooling system energy use. The company's proprietary Stack Forging manufacturing process creates single-piece components with embedded microgeometries for maximum heat transfer. The acquisition complements Johnson Controls' existing thermal management portfolio and aligns with its strategy to deliver differentiated cooling solutions for AI-driven data centres. The transaction is expected to close in fiscal Q3, subject to regulatory approvals.