Position SummaryWe are seeking a
Senior Contracts Administrator responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer obligations. This role supports business operations by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex commercial and government agreements while minimizing contractual risk.
Key Responsibilities- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a wide range of contracts, including:
- Customer Contracts/Purchase Orders (Government and Commercial)
- Memorandum of Understandings
- Memorandum of Agreements
- Teaming Agreements
- Consultant Agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Review of contractual documentation, including Statement of Work, Terms and Conditions, Quality requirements and deliverables.
- Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers
- Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify and mitigate risk.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Procurement, Legal and Production teams to resolve contractual issues.
- Coordinate with customers and engage with customer systems to ensure timely invoicing.
- Maintain contract records, databases, and reporting systems.
- Monitor contract performance, deliverables, renewals, amendments, and closeouts.
- Support audits and compliance reviews.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation and administration.
- Assist in developing and improving contract management processes and procedures.
- Mentor junior contracts staff as needed.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field.
- 5-8+ years of contract administration experience.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with federal government contracting regulations such as FAR/DFARS.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Professional certification such as:
- NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Experience in Aerospace and Defense industries
Core Competencies- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Compliance Management
This position is located at a facility that requires all selected candidates to be U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders).
