Contracts Administrator I

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense seeks an entry-level Contract Administrator I to support contract lifecycle management from proposal to closeout. You will assist in negotiations, administration, and customer contact, ensuring compliance with company policies and government requirements.

You will learn to interpret terms, monitor performance, and support billing and file maintenance while becoming proficient in Salesforce and related tools. This role emphasizes growth and capability development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contracts/subcontracts from proposal development through closeout.
• Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Observe and advise on contractual rights/obligations to mitigate risk.
• Interpret terms and monitor performance against contract requirements.
• Examine estimates for accuracy and regulatory compliance during proposals.
• Produce contractual letters, change narratives, and track obligations.
• Implement and maintain Salesforce data; generate reports for management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Under the direct supervision of a Contract Manager, will develop skills to maintain contracts/subcontracts for various products and services from proposal development through product/service delivery and final closeout of the contract.
• Participates in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to develop proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• As part of the business team during contract negotiations with the customer, the Contract Administrator I will observe how experts advise management of contractual rights and obligations and then recommend actions to mitigate contract risk.
• During contract performance, will learn how to interpret terms and conditions and how to monitor performance against contract requirements and obligations.
• As part of proposal preparation, may be asked to examine estimates of material, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all meet government regulations.
• Essential functions to be developed and measured include, but are not limited to, producing contractual letters, narratives for contract changes, conducting contract negotiations, contractual interpretation of order requirements and agreements, billing support, upkeep of assigned contract files, and tracking all internal/external contractual obligations.
• Become knowledgeable and able to implement and maintain the SalesForce software for Elbit Systems; coordinate all data input, assure accuracy, and produce reports as requested. Be responsive to Business Unit and Senior Management requests for information and help align reports for strategic analysis and direction.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification

• A bachelor's degree is preferred
• An associate's degree is required
• Specific Degree Field Preferred: Business Administration
• Entry-level functional experience (using skill set) is required
• Entry-level management experience is required
• 1-3 years of industry experience is required
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
• ESD
• Safety Training, as dictated by the Safety Department

Skills And Abilities

• Extensive organization and time management skills
• Must have the ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of SalesForce software
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Project, and Access is highly desirable
• Candidate must be a US person

This position will not require a Security Clearance

This job description does not list all job duties. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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