Eaton is currently seeking a Manager/Counsel, Government Contracts to join our team at our headquarters in Beachwood, OH. Relocation assistance is available. Position Overview: Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. The Government Contracts Manager/Counsel will lead a team responsible for administering fixed and flexibly priced U.S. Government prime and subcontracts; supporting the entire government procurement cycle, from award through termination. The role will use knowledge of federal procurement laws and regulations to develop business-orientated solutions to challenging compliance risks; and collaborate with the Legal, Ethics and Compliance, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to implement enterprise-wide regulatory and compliance processes, programs, and policies. The position will also be directly responsible for administering several strategic Department of Defense Grants and Agreements that impact multiple business sectors. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this role you will: Supervise contract managers in the request for proposal (RFP) process by reviewing solicitations, contract clauses, statements of work, and interpreting the terms and conditions identifying all legal risks and business considerations. Ensure contract managers are executing purchase orders that are complaint with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and corporate policies and procedures; and applying appropriate flow-down FAR and DFARS clauses, representations and certifications, and Eaton's terms and conditions. Provide expertise and oversight to ensure business develop and maintain complainant purchasing systems per DFARS 252.244-7001. Respond to periodic Government Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR). Capture lessons learned from CPSRs and audits to develop and implement global compliance best practices. Exercise compliance oversight through knowledgeable application of the FAR, DFARS, Defense Grants and Agreements Regulations, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data, Cost Accounting Standards, Trade Regulations, contract-specific compliance issues, and corporate policies and standard procedures. Provides training on USG Contracts and Financial Assistance Awards, including preparation and presentation of training materials to new hires. Assist the Facility Security Officer exercise compliance oversight through knowledgeable application of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), U.S. Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) policies, Facility Clearance policies, and law and polices relating to access to classified information. Responsible for management of subcontracts with support in the development of an adequate statement of work by the technical team, inclusion of proper flow down terms and conditions, monitoring subcontractor performance and closeout. Maintain Small Business Program for government contracts ensuring Individual Subcontracting Plans are implemented, and goals and requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 are met. Collaborate with Trade Compliance and Technology Directors and their teams to provide oversight and ensure compliance with U.S. Export laws and regulations on USG programs as they relate to specific contractual requirements for U.S. citizens participation, and foreign national participation approvals or restrictions. Consistently display a strong desire and ability to develop and implement tools and automation to increase the speed and simplicity of processes. Responsible for process for distribution, communication, and approval of all government contracts through the use of CLM and SharePoint. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 8 years’ experience as government contracts manager Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoDGARs, ITAR, EAR, CAS Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Master’s or J.D Experience and skill with cost type contracts strongly preferred Position Criteria Collaborative orientation. The ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented environment. Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in dealing with management, employees, customers, and suppliers. Senior management level communication and presentation skills. Business acumen with proven record of formulating value proposition. Able to identify strong business alignment with the government funding opportunity. Active leadership in a technical or industry event/group We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Legal Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time