Job Description:
The Director - Contracts will be responsible for the development, review and approval of all DMS contracts including asset purchase and sale agreements, vendor supply agreements, and all other agreements necessary to support the business. The Director will operate under the authority of Delta's General Counsel, complying with defined contract standards and coordinating will Delta's General Counsel to seek approval of deviations from the approved standards. In this role, the Director-Contracts will primarily support DMS' Commercial group, and work directly with customers and suppliers to develop agreements and resolve issues collaboratively.
This position requires a strong contracts background and specific experience with aircraft purchase and sale agreements and the ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external attorneys, internal stakeholders and customers to develop and execute agreements.
This position is based in Atlanta and will report to the Vice President- Finance.
Primary Functions Include But Are Not Limited To
Develop and maintain standard agreement templates through collaboration with Delta's General Counsel.
Support negotiations for the purchase and sale of aircraft assets and ensure timely contract development to achieve schedule milestones.
Develop agreements with outside vendors to perform services on behalf of DMS.
Ensure approval and execution of all contractual documents.
Maintain electronic database of all contracts, including electronic flags for upcoming due dates where action by either party is required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; juris doctorate preferred
5 years contracts experience in the aviation industry
Problem solving, solution minded approach to collaboration
Proficient in use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Solid understanding of industry regulations as they pertain to asset transactions and maintenance services
Demonstrates integrity, respect, innovation, collaboration and teamwork
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