Senior Contracts Administrator- Defense Indusrty- Remote North America

Curtiss-Wright; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 114,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider is looking for a Principal Contracts Administrator. This remote role requires experience in government contracting and skills in negotiation. You will manage contracts from proposal to closeout, ensuring compliance and building strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have a detail-oriented approach and the ability to navigate complex contracts effectively.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Qualifications

• Recent experience in the defense industry supporting contracts with large Primes.
• Knowledge of the US government contracting environment.
• Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal preparation and contract negotiations.
• Lead administration activities for contracts from proposal to closeout.
• Review terms to assess risk and recommend strategies.

Skills

Experience as a Contracts Administrator

Knowledge of government contracting

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Principal Contracts Administrator- Defense Industry- Remote North America
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Principal Contracts Administrator to join our Defense Solutions Division. As our Senior Contracts Administrator, you will work closely with program managers, business managers, and other functional organizations. You will be responsible for all aspects of contracts during the contract lifecycle, from the business development phase through contract closeout. Employee engagement and the ability to build strong internal and external customer relationships are key. You will be a self-starter able to work both independently and collaboratively with team members. This role will have high visibility within significant programs, including division-wide leadership. We expect you to be well organized and able to meet high performance expectations in a dynamic environment, delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.

Location: Remote- North America

Salary: $82,200.00 - 115,000.00 per year plus potential bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in CA, NY, MN, NJ. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition

Your Challenge:

• Support proposal preparation including data rights and commercial item assertions.
• Review terms and conditions to assess potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead contract negotiations and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout, in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
• Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management related to contractual requirements.
• Administer daily contract activities for a variety of contracts and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; establish milestones, payment terms, initiate and monitor invoicing and funding to support financial objectives, and provide status updates to leadership.
• Assist with the change management process to assess and manage scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Assist in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts related to contracts.
• Act in an advisory role to program management and leadership related to contractual rights and obligations, compile data, and maintain historical information.
• Under general supervision, develop solutions to routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.
• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to bookings, cash flow and sales.
• Prepare written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all customer-related activities and correspondence in defined company systems.

What You Bring:

• Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator in the defense industry supporting contracts with large Primes.
• Knowledgeable of the US government contracting environment with direct experience working with the FAR and DFARS.
• Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions and/or special contract clauses such as intellectual property and indemnification, for both new and continued execution of various commercial and non-commercial contracts.
• Attentive to detail and able to handle complex contracts with minimum supervision.
• Ability to multi-task in a challenging environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with Firm Fixed Price contracts
• Excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the company
• Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools
• Proficient skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel (less than 10% of the time)

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address , , and defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for , , , and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and , we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

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