Contracts Administrator III

About the role

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Contracts Administrator III to join our growing team. This position is located on-site in Hamilton, WA, or Layton, UT. The Contracts Administrator III is responsible for administering moderately complex contracts, supporting proposal development, leading negotiations, managing customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with commercial and government contracting requirements. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting, manages shifting priorities effectively, and consistently maintains confidentiality while handling sensitive internal and external information.

Responsibilities

• Administers a portfolio of moderately complex contracts, including cost‑type (CPFF, CPAF) agreements.
• Reviews, negotiates, and executes contracts, agreements, terms & conditions, and customer requirements.
• Leads negotiation of contract terms and modifications within delegated authority.
• Serves as the primary contractual interface for assigned customers; resolves contractual issues directly.
• Ensures proposal compliance and alignment between customer requirements and Janicki’s submissions.
• Tracks awarded projects to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and payment terms.
• Reviews incoming RFQs/RFPs to identify submission requirements, deviations, and risks.
• Reviews and redlines contractual documents, coordinating approvals with management.
• Evaluates contractual risk areas; recommends and implements mitigation strategies.
• Prepares and manages written communications with internal and external customers.
• Develops and updates contract status reports, management summaries, and documentation.
• Supports updates to standardized contract language and templates.
• Ensures timely submission of contractual deliverables, invoices, and other obligations.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of Janicki business systems, procedures, and workflows.
• Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, communicate clearly, and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed.
• Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience is required
• 4+ years of experience in contracts administration, proposal/compliance, or business management within a manufacturing,