Contracts Manager: Aerospace & Defense (Remote)

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Simsbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a versatile contracts professional to support contract administration, compliance, proposal review, negotiation activities, and customer engagement across government, commercial, and international programs.

This role partners with Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to drive compliant, efficient contract execution while balancing risk and business objectives. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in contracts administration, compliance, proposal support, or related business functions.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. Person status is required.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal and contract review activities for U.S. Government, commercial, and international customers.
• Review, interpret, negotiate, and administer contractual terms and conditions while balancing business objectives and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to support negotiations, pricing activities, contract modifications, and issue resolution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between EBAD and customers for contractual matters and maintain accurate documentation of contractual commitments.
• Review customer awards and purchase documents for consistency with proposals, negotiations, and agreed business terms.
• Support the negotiation and administration of nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and related contractual instruments.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and customer requirements, including FAR/DFARS requirements where applicable.
• Create, maintain, and manage contractual documentation and records within ERP/MRP systems and related business tools.
• Partner with internal teams to support process improvement initiatives, internal governance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Analyze contractual and operational data to support reporting, decision-making, and business performance objectives.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and leadership regarding contractual obligations, risks, opportunities, and status.
• Support post-award administration activities including modifications, closeouts, correspondence, and customer coordination.
• This role may require occasional travel, though frequency is expected to be low

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, or related discipline

Tools

IFS

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a versatile contracts professional to support contract administration, compliance, proposal review, negotiation activities, and customer engagement across government, commercial, and international programs.

This role partners with Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to drive compliant, efficient contract execution while balancing risk and business objectives. Hybrid work options may apply.