Contracts Specialist

Moog Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

HSA/Health Savings Account

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Moog Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Contracts Specialist to safeguard Moog's interests while enabling program execution. You will review terms, negotiate, and manage contract lifecycle to ensure compliance and risk mitigation across government and commercial work.

You'll collaborate with legal, engineering, and procurement teams, interpret FAR/DFARS/UCC where applicable, and support export controls, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with minimum 3 years in contracts, procurement, business, program administration, or related experience.
• Understanding of contract administration principles and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of contractual matters affecting programs and projects.
• Support preparation, review, negotiation, execution, modification, and administration of contracts and teaming agreements.
• Review contracts before award to ensure alignment with proposals and negotiated terms.
• Draft and review contractual documentation to protect Moog's interests.
• Consult with Group or Corporate Legal Counsel on contractual matters and risk mitigation.
• Interpret FAR/agency regulations and other contractual requirements.
• Support negotiations of contracts, modifications, and change orders with customers.
• Monitor performance, deliverables, obligations, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, business, and compliance risks.
• Maintain organized contract files and documentation.
• Support export compliance activities and obtain required licenses.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to process improvements and training within Contracts.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Contract lifecycle

Contract administration

Risk assessment

Written communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Contracts Specialist

Reporting To: Supervisor, Contract Administration

Work Schedule: Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Moog WNY Defense Sector has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Specialist.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will become a trusted contracts professional who helps safeguard Moog's interests while enabling successful program execution. Your ability to navigate contractual requirements, maintain compliance, identify and mitigate risk, and foster strong customer relationships will directly contribute to operational excellence and business success. Through sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective collaboration, you'll play an important role in supporting Moog's growing defense and aerospace portfolio.

To be considered for the Contracts Specialist role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant contracts, procurement, business, program administration, or related experience.
• Understanding of contract administration principles, contract lifecycle management, and contractual risk assessment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements and communicate their impact to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Experience with warranty claims administration.
• Experience supporting Government-furnished or customer-furnished equipment and material requirements.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Experience negotiating domestic and international contract terms and conditions.
• Experience supporting Government agencies such as DoD, NASA, NOAA, or commercial direct contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law and contract interpretation.

As a Contracts Specialist, you will:

• Participate in all phases of contractual matters affecting programs and projects.
• Support the preparation, review, negotiation, execution, modification, and administration of contracts, proposals, long-term agreements, and teaming agreements.
• Review assigned contracts prior to award to ensure technical requirements, pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery requirements align with Moog proposals and negotiated agreements.
• Draft and review contractual documentation while protecting Moog's business, legal, and operational interests.
• Consult and collaborate with Group or Corporate Legal Counsel on contractual matters and risk mitigation strategies.
• Interpret contract language, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency regulations, and other contractual requirements.
• Support negotiations of contracts, modifications, and change orders with customers and business partners.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, obligations, and compliance requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and help mitigate contractual, business, and compliance risks.
• Review contractual documentation for compliance with company policies, regulations, and prior agreements.
• Process milestone billings and support a variety of government and commercial contract types.
• Collaborate with technical teams regarding data rights documentation and contractual requirements.
• Maintain organized contract files, records, reports, and documentation to support business operations and leadership decision-making.
• Support export compliance activities by working with empowered officials to obtain required export licenses and government authorizations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, policy enhancements, and training activities within the Contracts organization.
• Support business travel requirements up to 10%.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where available), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave program, and relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other supplemental benefit offerings.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development programs, and ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Culture: A warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 Core Values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by employees and open to all.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $80,000.00-$100,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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