Contract Administrator IV

Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems Career Page; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Signia Aerospace seeks a senior contracts professional to lead enterprise-wide contract strategy and governance. You will advise executives on obligations, exposure, and risk, and shape policy standards across the organization.

With 6+ years in contracts administration or legal operations, you will supervise staff, implement contract management systems, and support new business opportunities while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of contract administration, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise-level contract functions and executive stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, finance, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in contracts administration, legal operations, or related field
• Operates with high independence and significant organizational influence

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise contract administration strategy and governance practices.
• Oversee and approve highly complex, high-risk, or strategically significant contracts.
• Provide guidance to executives on contract obligations, exposure, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and enforce enterprise-wide contract policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead implementation or enhancement of contract management systems and tools.
• Represent the organization in negotiations and external contractual discussions.
• Supervise or guide contract administration staff and capability development.
• Support enterprise decision-making related to contract governance and compliance.
• Support new business opportunities and proposal preparation.
• Provides recommendations to the company leadership regarding avenues for successful outcomes.

Skills

Contract governance

Risk management

Executive advisory

Negotiation

MS Office proficiency

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/legal/finance

Tools

Contract management systems

FAR/DFAR knowledge

UCC knowledge

Negotiation planning tools

Job description

Description

Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry. The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components.

Cleveland Wheel and Brake Systems (CWBS) is a systems integrator that provides aircraft braking systems and key system components including wheels, brakes, and hydraulic components for the general aviation, turboprop, business jet, rotorcraft and military markets. For over 85 years, airplane manufacturers, landing gear manufacturers, mechanics and pilots have relied on the innovative and reliable Cleveland brand of products, making them one of the world’s most experienced, recognizable, and respected brands in the aircraft industry.

Our Culture

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.

Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Serves as an expert-level contracts professional responsible for enterprise-wide contract strategy, policy development, and oversight of highly complex agreements. Advises executives on contractual risk, governance, and business implications while shaping contract administration standards across the organization.

All roles at Signia are expected to support the company’s operating model (SOAR) and contribute to the organization’s business value drivers, Profitable New Business, Productivity, Precision M&A, and Value-Based Pricing, through operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.

Key Deliverables of the Position:

• 1) Lead enterprise contract administration strategy and governance practices.
• 2) Oversee and approve highly complex, high-risk, or strategically significant contracts.
• 3) Provide guidance to executives on contract obligations, exposure, and risk mitigation.
• 4) Develop and enforce enterprise-wide contract policies, standards, and best practices.
• 5) Lead implementation or enhancement of contract management systems and tools.
• 6) Represent the organization in key negotiations and external contractual discussions.
• 7) Supervise or guide contract administration staff and capability development.
• 8) Support enterprise decision-making related to contract governance and compliance.
• 9) Support new business opportunities and proposal preparation.
• 10) Provides recommendations to the company leadership regarding avenues for successful outcomes.

Education and Experience

• • Expert knowledge of contract administration, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• • Proven experience supporting enterprise-level contract functions and executive stakeholders
• • Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, finance, or related discipline
• • 6+ years of experience in contracts administration, legal operations, or related field
• • Operates with high independence and significant organizational influence

Technical Competencies

• 1) Enterprise contract governance
• 2) Strategic contract review and approval
• 3) Contract risk and compliance leadership
• 4) Contract policy and standards development
• 5) Executive advisory support on contractual matters
• 6) Contract management systems and process design
• 7) External negotiation and partnership support
• 8) Team leadership and capability development
• 9) Ability to draft and red-line terms and conditions - both Buyer and Supplier agreements
• 10) Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR
• 11) Working knowledge of commercial contract law and UCC
• 12) Experience in contract forms and the ability to operate accordingly (Ex: ATP, MOU/MOA, LTA's, Side Letters, Follow-ons, etc.)
• 13) Experience in the development of negotiation planning and strategy
• 14) Strong negotiations and influencing skills
• 15) Strong organizational skills
• 16) Superb communication skills - both verbal and written
• 17) Ability to handle multiple priorities through efficiency and time management
• 18) Proficient Computer Skills: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• 19) Excellent Communication Skills – both verbal and written

Behavioral Competencies – Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values

1) Thinks and acts like an owner

• Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively
• Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success
• Takes full responsibility for their actions
• Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity

2) Demonstrates high integrity

• Consistently acts with honestly, transparency and high ethics
• Makes decisions based on what is morally right
• Owns their actions and holds self-accountable

3) Puts team above self; in it together

• Prioritizes team and company over personal gain
• Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions
• Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment

4) Innovates and improves

• Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts
• Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance
• Stays open to feedback and embraces changesDemonstrates a bias towards action

5) Honors commitments

• Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables
• Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results
• Makes and holds commitment
• Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify