Senior Contracts Lead — Government & Aerospace Proposals

Redwire; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire is seeking a Sr. Lead Contracts Specialist to support U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customers, contributing to proposal development, contract review, change management, negotiations support, and customer engagement.

In a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with program, engineering, finance, and senior contracts staff to administer domestic and international contracts and ensure compliant, competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, supply chain, or related roles
• Experience reviewing and managing contract or proposal documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate in high-tempo, deadline-driven environments with quarter-end surge activity
• Proficiency with MS Office and document/data management tools
• Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking ability
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
• Some travel (10-15%) may be required to sites

Responsibilities

• Review RFP requirements and gather inputs for contract proposals
• Develop RFPs for suppliers and subcontractors and support evaluations
• Assist in negotiation preparation and discussions under guidance
• Support contract change management and drafting justifications for modifications
• Review NDAs, teaming agreements, terms and conditions, and contract documents
• Prepare summaries of risks, assumptions, and contractual considerations for gate reviews
• Process and track contract documents, funding actions, and correspondence
• Monitor contract compliance and prepare required deliverables
• Maintain professional communication with stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

Skills

10+ years experience in contracts

Strong written and verbal comunicat. s

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Cost Point

Salesforce CLM

ERP systems

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Job description

Redwire is seeking a Sr. Lead Contracts Specialist to support U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customers, contributing to proposal development, contract review, change management, negotiations support, and customer engagement.

In a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with program, engineering, finance, and senior contracts staff to administer domestic and international contracts and ensure compliant, competitive proposals.