Contracts Administrator

MOHR Talent; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Columbus, MS is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support commercial and government manufacturing programs. You will review customer agreements and route contract changes end-to-end.

The role offers exposure to the full contract lifecycle, collaboration with Contracts leadership and operations, and requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience; familiarity with FAR-based agreements and ERP tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3+ years of contract administration experience.
• Familiarity with FAR-based agreements and supplements.
• Exposure to fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts.
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review customer agreements, purchase-order terms, and confidentiality agreements; summarize issues for senior review.
• Prepare and route contract changes, amendments, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate contract files, customer-portal entries, and ERP records.
• Support FAR-related compliance, supplier requirements, export documentation, and audits under senior guidance.
• Assist with proposals, pricing coordination, funding tracking, and contract closeout.

Skills

Contract administration

Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Contracts Administrator

Columbus, Mississippi Direct Hire $85000 /

Job Description

Contracts Administrator
Columbus-area, MS | $70,000–$100,000
An established aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support commercial and government manufacturing programs. This opportunity offers hands‑on exposure to the full contract lifecycle and close collaboration with Contracts leadership and operational teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

Review customer agreements, purchase-order terms, and confidentiality agreements; summarize issues for senior review.

Prepare and route contract changes, amendments, and supporting documents.

Maintain accurate contract files, customer-portal entries, and ERP records.

Support FAR-related compliance, supplier requirements, export documentation, and audits under senior guidance.

Assist with proposals, pricing coordination, funding tracking, and contract closeout.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.

3+years of contract administration experience.

Familiarity with FAR-based agreements and introductory knowledge of FAR and its supplements.

Exposure to fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts through work, internships, or coursework.

Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.

Strong organization, accurate documentation, and sound judgment about when to elevate contract concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace, defense, or manufacturing experience, including DoD or NASA contracts.

Subcontract administration and supplier flow-down experience.

CFCM or CCCM certification, or progress toward certification.

Why This Opportunity

Broad exposure from contract review through closeout.

Direct collaboration with Contracts leadership and manufacturing teams.

Independence in routine work with senior guidance on complex matters.

Competitive Compensation DOE.

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