Senior Contracts Manager – International

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

As the Senior Contracts Manager – International at Saronic, you will lead the management and oversight of the company’s international sales portfolio across both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) channels. You will structure, negotiate, and administer complex cross-border agreements for the sale of autonomous surface vessels and related systems, services, and support to allied and partner nations. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders (Programs, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Proposals, and Growth) and external counterparts-- including foreign government procurement authorities, U.S. Government, and in-country partners-- to ensure compliant, commercially sound, and risk-aware contract execution. You will serve as the company’s subject-matter expert oninternational contracting, guiding deal structure, interpreting export and procurement requirements, and driving best practices across the full contract lifecycle.

Lead and manage the full contract lifecycle for international programs across both FMS and DCS channels, including pre-award review, structuring, negotiation, award, modifications, performance monitoring, and close-out. Support FMS transactions by interfacing with U.S. Government stakeholders (DSCA, implementing agencies, program offices, and Department of State), reviewing and responding to Letters of Request (LOR), and supporting the development, pricing inputs, and execution of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) and related FMS case documentation. Structure and negotiate Direct Commercial Sales agreements directly with foreign government and defense-ministry customers, addressing foreign procurement law, competing terms and conditions, currency and payment terms, warranty and liability allocation, offset/industrial participation, and in-country support obligations. Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure all international transactions align with U.S. export control requirements (ITAR and EAR), including export licensing, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), technology transfer controls, and end-use/end-user restrictions. Interpret, review, and negotiate international contract terms and conditions. Provide strategic contract advice and risk-mitigation guidance, ensuring deal terms align with corporate strategy, financial objectives, export authorizations, and compliance obligations. Serve as a primary contracting interface with foreign government customers, U.S. Government, Contracting/Agreement Officers, and in-country agents or partners. Monitor contract performance and compliance across the international portfolio: track deliverables, milestones, cost and schedule performance, delivery and acceptance requirements, change orders, invoicing, and export-license conditions; identify and escalate issues or noncompliance promptly. Support business development and capture teams with contract strategy, deal structuring, pricing considerations, terms-and-conditions review, teaming and reseller arrangements, and risk assessment for international pursuits. Maintain awareness of developments in FMS/security cooperation policy, export control regulations, sanctions and anti-corruption regimes (e.g., FCPA), and foreign procurement rules, and recommend updates to contracting policies and templates accordingly.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s, MBA, or J.D. a plus. Minimum of 8+ years of contract management experience within a defense/federal contractor or international defense-sales environment. Working knowledge of the FMS process, including LORs, LOAs, DSCA and implementing-agency roles, and the U.S. Government-as-intermediary sales model, as well as international/commercial contract structures. Working