Contract Specialist

Aston Carter

$75K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of contract management experience, particularly in defense manufacturing.
  • Expertise in compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and FAR regulations.
  • Background in handling complex electronics design and manufacturing environments.
  • High School diploma with 8 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree with at least 4 years of experience.
  • Strong data entry skills and familiarity with RFP/RFQ processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce and CostPoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Review proposed contracts to ensure alignment with quotations.
  • Maintain and reconcile backlogs and sales reports.
  • Manage Salesforce to align with bookings reports.
  • Oversee the customer, supplier, and sales representative database in the ERP system.
  • Process export shipping documents and coordinate with freight forwarders.
  • Assist in closing contracts, including final billing and material disposition.
  • Interface with various business functions for regulatory compliance and operational issues.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off after 60 days of employment.
  • 11 observed holidays each year.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 6%.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually.
  • Every other Friday off with a 9/80 work schedule.
  • Various voluntary benefits including short-term and long-term disability, health savings account, and legal services.
Full Job Description
Contract Specialist

Job Description
As a Contract Specialist, you will review proposed contracts to ensure that the price, delivery schedule, specifications, and terms and conditions are consistent with the quotation submitted. You will maintain and reconcile backlogs, bookings, and sales reports while also managing Salesforce to align with bookings reports. Furthermore, you will oversee the customer, supplier, and sales representative database within the ERP system.
Responsibilities
  • Review proposed contracts for consistency with quotations.
  • Maintain and reconcile backlogs, bookings, and sales reports.
  • Manage Salesforce and reconcile it with bookings reports.
  • Maintain customer, supplier, and sales representative database in the ERP system.
  • Monitor and update customer supplier portals, including annual certifications and representations, invoicing, and requests for quotations.
  • Assist with the close-out of contracts, including final billing and disposition of customer furnished material.
  • Interface with other business functions for license requirements planning and address daily operational issues.
  • Process all export shipping documents to ensure compliance, including customs invoices and packing lists.
  • Interface with freight forwarders/customers to arrange shipments and coordinate pickup dates.
  • Support FSO with visitor request processing, screen names in Visual Compliance, and update visitor log.

Essential Skills
  • Experience in contract management, data entry, RFP, RFQ, ITAR, DFARS, and FAR regulations.
  • High School diploma with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
  • 4-5 years of contract experience in the defense manufacturing industry.
  • Familiarity with large, complex multifaceted electronics design and manufacturing environments.
  • Understanding of the defense aerospace industry and related regulations.
  • Familiarity with procurement roles in complex industries.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with CostPoint and Salesforce is a plus.
  • Understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
• Pay Period: Weekly, Direct Deposit only
• Paid-Time-Off: Exempt - Flexible Time Off (Eligible after 60-day introductory period)
• Holidays 11
• 401(k) plan Company match, 100% up to 6% Fidelity
• Tuition Reimbursement Up to $10K per calendar year
• 9/80 Work Schedule Every other Friday off
• Basic Life and AD&D Employee Only MetLifeVoluntary Benefits:
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Inspira
• Dependent Care flexible spending account (DDC) American Benefits Group
• Additional Short-Term Disability (STD) MetLife
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) MetLife
• Voluntary Life and AD&D MetLife
• Hospital Indemnity MetLife
• Critical Illness MetLife
• Accident MetLife
• Legal MetLife
• Identity Theft
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

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