Contracts Administrator

Astronautics Corporation of America; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading avionics company in Oak Creek, WI, is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage complex commercial and government contracts. This hybrid role involves reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts, as well as advising on business issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in contract administration. Join a creative team focused on cutting-edge technology and enjoy competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts.
• Analyze contractual terms and monitor performance against contracts.
• Advise on business issues related to contracts.

Skills

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written communication

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, engineering or another related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator

Astronautics Corporation of America

This onsite position with hybrid flexibility is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report to the Senior Manager of Contracts Administration.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator. In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and drafting contracts for business pursuits, development programs, and product orders. You will also be assigned responsibility for a set of customers with whom you will interact on contractual matters. You will be a source of information on the company’s contractual relationships with customers, and you will ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable laws and regulations.

How You Will Do It

• Review, negotiate, and draft complex commercial and government contracts with domestic and foreign customers.
• Analyze contractual terms and monitor Astronautics and customers’ performance against contracts.
• Advise on business issues relating to contractual requirements.
• Administer the execution of contracts and purchase orders with customers.
• Support the preparation of business proposals, including certifications, representations, and terms and conditions.
• Assist in the administration of the export compliance program. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to Astronautics’ contractual relationships with customers.
• Provide interdepartmental support.
• Utilize and manage customer orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) database.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, engineering or another related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and/or government contract terms and conditions or alternatively, recent course and intern work in this area.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. (A writing sample will be required).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Desired

• Familiarity with export regulations.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Who We Are

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting‑edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.