Contracts Associate

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Contracts Associate to draft, negotiate, and manage aircraft sales contracts domestically and internationally.

You will collaborate with customers, sales teams, and aircraft managers to ensure compliant contracts and timely processing, including recordkeeping and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Legal, Business, or related field.
• Prior direct contracts experience a plus.
• Ability to draft contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and guidelines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes contract requests, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Drafts and negotiates contractual instruments.
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check contractual documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams.
• Ensures contract review, approval, and execution in accordance with corporate and/or business unit guidelines.
• Prepares and administers routine correspondence, aircraft deposits, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.
• May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends.
• Performs contract closeout activities.
• Manages the invoicing and receipt of the intermediary deposits, payments for reimbursement of deposits, overpayments, and commissions.
• Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Works with Customer Account Managers to ensure that the aircraft contractual obligations can be met.
• May be required to work with customer or outside attorneys to negotiate contract terms and language.
• Responsible for mitigating company risk and compliance in the face of new and pre-existing laws.
• Responsible for understanding the general terms and conditions of commercial contracts
• Works as a communication bridge between in-house legal counsel, and other functional departments for resolution of contract issues and disputes throughout the contract life cycle.
• May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.
• Administration of domestic and international contracts from order placement through delivery.
• Serve as primary interface between customers, company and applicable regulatory support departments/agencies as required to bring the contract to a successful conclusion.
• Periodic travel to the facility in Independence, Kansas, may be required to support aircraft deliveries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Policy awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Legal understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal, Business, or related field

Job description

Contracts Associate

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Draft, negotiate, and monitor aircraft sales contract activities, domestic and international. Responsible for contract processing procedures and activities, reviews contract requests and proposals, and serves in a liaison capacity across departments. Works closely with the customer, sales team, and aircraft managers to ensure effective working relationships and resolution of contract issues. Will be responsible for contracting activities in support of the Textron Aviation Sales team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes contract requests, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Drafts and negotiates contractual instruments.
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check contractual documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams.
• Ensures contract review, approval, and execution in accordance with corporate and/or business unit guidelines.
• Prepares and administers routine correspondence, aircraft deposits, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.
• May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends.
• Performs contract closeout activities.
• Manages the invoicing and receipt of the intermediary deposits, payments for reimbursement of deposits, overpayments, and commissions.
• Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Works with Customer Account Managers to ensure that the aircraft contractual obligations can be met.
• May be required to work with customer or outside attorneys to negotiate contract terms and language.
• Responsible for mitigating company risk and compliance in the face of new and pre-existing laws.
• Responsible for understanding the general terms and conditions of commercial contracts
• Works as a communication bridge between in-house legal counsel, and other functional departments for resolution of contract issues and disputes throughout the contract life cycle.
• May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.
• Administration of domestic and international contracts from order placement through delivery.
• Serve as primary interface between customers, company and applicable regulatory support departments/agencies as required to bring the contract to a successful conclusion.
• Periodic travel to the facility in Independence, Kansas, may be required to support aircraft deliveries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Legal, Business, or related field.
• Prior direct contracts experience a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to draft contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of corporate policies, practices and procedures, coupled with ability to identify required improvement to established policies.
• Demonstrate an understanding of legal contract concepts, negotiation strategies, efficient administration and looking for ways to improve automation of contract processes.
• Good organizational, presentation, leadership and team-building skills.
• Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Detail oriented, good organizational skills, ability to multitask on several projects and collaborate with other teammates.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with the public, customers and interdepartmental personnel.
• Willingness to work in an office setting.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Legal
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/26/2026, 9:46:45 AM
Job Number: 345861