Contracts Administration, Lead

About the role

We are looking for a Contracts Admin, Lead to join our Summerville, SC location. Curtiss-Wright SAS is searching for a Contracts Administrator, Lead to support its Commercial Business Segment. Under minimal direction, this position will administer assigned contracts and required changes, ensuring compliance with government and/or commercial contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes estimates of material, equipment and production costs.
• Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.
• Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Completes contract negotiations of moderate complexity.
• Independent participation in audits for internal and/or external compliance requirements.
• Ensure routine and major contracts conform with standard terms and review non-standard contracts to ensure conformance with corporate contract principles.
• Recommend alternative language to address customer requirements within corporate and division guidelines with supervision.
• Interpret regulations in relation to contracts.
• Lead proposal development activities, data compilation, analysis and application to develop pricing proposals in response to customer requests.
• Draft and issue large proposals with limited supervision.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies with management.
• Lead discussion on functional topics within internal team.
• Ensure solid relationship with customers as primary contact and demonstrate problem-solving skills with issues.
• Understand the interrelationships of ERP contract inputs with other modules.
• Supports onboarding of less experienced contracts professionals through information sharing and informal on‑the‑job training.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Administration, Law, or another related field.
• 7‑12 years of applicable contract experience.
• Government or Commercial Nuclear contracts experience preferred.
• Negotiation experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple opportunities and meet strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Pay

Salary range: $99,000‑$143,000 (based in SC).