Strategic Contracts Leader - Negotiation & Compliance

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule: every other Friday off

Competitive compensation

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, and life/dis-

Flexible vacation PTO

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits (LTC, legal, IDT, +

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Principal Contract Administrator to lead proposals, negotiations, and contract lifecycle management for defense, homeland security, and aviation projects. You will coordinate with program management, legal, finance, engineering, and supply chain to ensure compliant and timely performance, including international engagements.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills to protect company interests

Qualifications

• Six or more years of related experience, including two to three years of international contract negotiation and administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, administer, and close out contracts and subcontracts for products and services.
• Participate in negotiations with customers and subcontractors and clarify contract terms.
• Manage active contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycles and monitor compliance.
• Serve as primary point of contact for contract-related communications and customer engagement.
• Interpret contract terms to ensure regulatory and company policy compliance; track obligations and deadlines.
• Close out contracts, coordinate documentation, and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Proposal development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Principal Contract Administrator to lead proposals, negotiations, and contract lifecycle management for defense, homeland security, and aviation projects. You will coordinate with program management, legal, finance, engineering, and supply chain to ensure compliant and timely performance, including international engagements.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills to protect company interests