Contract Compliance Specialist

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Colorado Springs seeks a Contract Compliance Specialist to translate DoD contract requirements into actionable tasks for engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. You will manage ERP data, coordinate across departments, and prepare certification packages throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires reviewing complex contract documents and maintaining traceability from customer requirements to shop floor execution, ensuring compliance with applicable

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across multiple departments.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review U.S. Navy/DoD contracts, POs, drawings, specs, and technical docs to flow down requirements.
• Create and maintain ERP data: parts, BOMs, work orders, outside processing, and project records.
• Coordinate contract flow-down across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain.
• Prepare and submit certification packages and documentation throughout projects.
• Review engineering docs, solid models, test plans, and material certifications for compliance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing docs from Customer info.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

ERP systems

Project management software

Education

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Quality, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary

The Contract Compliance Specialist is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and managing customer contract requirements to ensure successful project execution in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment supporting national defense programs. This role serves as a key liaison between customers and internal departments by translating contract requirements into actionable information for Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret U.S. Navy/DoD customer contracts, purchase orders, drawings, specifications, technical clauses, and other technical documentation, including applicable DFARS, NAVSEA/NAVSUP, LEVEL I/SUBSAFE, and customer-specific requirements, to identify, communicate, and flow down project requirements.
• Plan and organize new projects by creating and maintaining accurate ERP data, including parts, bills of material (BOMs), work orders, outside processing, and related project records.
• Coordinate contract flow-down requirements across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure all departments have the information needed to execute their work.
• Prepare & submit certification packages and required documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering documentation, solid models, test plans, material certifications, and manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation from customer-provided information.
• Support continuous improvement by assisting with the development and maintenance of procedures, work instructions, and training documentation.
• Utilize ERP and project management tools to improve planning accuracy, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.
• Demonstrate Cogitic's core values while following all company policies, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, or a related field with minimum of 3 year experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Experience working with ERP systems and project management software preferred