Contracts Administrator

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit-Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation's EMD unit in Cheswick/Pittsburgh is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support Defense Business Segment. You will administer assigned contracts and required changes, ensuring compliance with government and commercial contract requirements.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms of moderate complexity, leading proposal development, drafting large proposals, and coordinating with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Administration, Law, or other related field.
• 0-3 years of applicable contract experience.
• Government or Commercial Nuclear contracts experience preferred. Negotiation Experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple opportunities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skill.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes estimates of material, equipment and production costs.
• Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.
• Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Completes contract negotiations of moderate complexity.
• Independent participation in audits for internal and/or external compliance requirements.
• Ensure routine and major contracts conform with standard terms and review non-standard contracts to ensure conformance with corporate contract principles.
• Recommend alternative language to address customer requirements within corporate and division guidelines with supervision.
• Interpret regulations in relation to contracts.
• Lead proposal development activities, data compilation, analysis and application to develop pricing proposals in response to customer requests.
• Draft and issue large proposals with limited supervision.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategy with management.
• Lead discussion on functional topics within internal team.
• Ensure solid relationship with customer as primary contact and demonstrate problem-solving skills with issues.
• Understand the interrelationships of ERP contract inputs with other modules.
• Supports on boarding of less experienced contracts professionals through on the information sharing and informal on the job training.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing procedures.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Contract Admin

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Contracts AdministratorApply: US-PA-Cheswick (EMD): US-PA-Pittsburgh: Full time: Posted Today: JR13700We are looking for a **Contracts Administrator** to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. **Salary:** $76,200.00 - $127,000.00 per yearPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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. **Your Responsibilities:** Curtiss-Wright EMD is searching for a Contracts Administrator to support its Defense Business Segment. Under direction, this position will administer assigned contracts and required changes, ensuring compliance with government and/or commercial contract requirements. **We Take Care of Our People:** Paid Time Off **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan**I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture **Your Challenge:*** Analyzes estimates of material, equipment and production costs.* Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.* Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.* Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications.* Completes contract negotiations of moderate complexity.* Independent participation in audits for internal and/or external compliance requirements.* Ensure routine and major contracts conform with standard terms and review non-standard contracts to ensure conformance with corporate contract principles. Recommend alternative language to address customer requirements within corporate and division guidelines with supervision. Interpret regulations in relation to contracts.* Lead proposal development activities, data compilation, analysis and application to develop pricing proposals in response to customer requests. Draft and issue large proposals with limited supervision. Develop and execute negotiation strategy with management.* Lead discussion on functional topics within internal team. Ensure solid relationship with customer as primary contact and demonstrate problem-solving skills with issues.* Understand the interrelationships of ERP contract inputs with other modules.* Supports on boarding of less experienced contracts professionals through on the information sharing and informal on the job training. Review and recommend improvements to existing procedures. **What you Bring:*** Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance* Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Administration, Law, or other related field.* 0-3 years of applicable contract experience. Government or Commercial Nuclear contracts experience preferred. Negotiation Experience preferred.* Strong oral and written communication skills and knowledge of MS office* Strong organizational and presentation skills* Ability to handle multiple opportunities and meet strict deadlines* Strong problem solving and analytical skill #LI-KH1 **Who we are:**Our ValuesEnvironmental, Social and Governance EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/ At this facility we have a flexible work schedule – Work from home (1 day) OR 9/80 schedule.*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.