Contracts Specialist, Sr. Lead

Summary

We're seeking an energetic and adaptable Contracts Specialist, Sr. Lead to support a growing portfolio of U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customer proposal pursuits. This role is well-suited for a contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to contribute across proposal development, contract review, change management, negotiations support, and customer engagement. As part of a publicly traded company, you will also help navigate periodic peak workload cycles, especially around quarter-end closeout and reporting periods. You'll collaborate with program, engineering, finance, supply chain, and senior contracts staff to support compliant, competitive proposals and administer a diverse array of domestic and international contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal efforts for U.S. Government, Commercial Aerospace, and international customers by reviewing RFP requirements, gathering inputs, and preparing contract-related proposal content.
• Assist in developing RFPs for suppliers and subcontractors, coordinating requirements, and supporting evaluation activities when needed.
• Contribute to negotiation preparation and assist in customer or supplier discussions under guidance from senior personnel.
• Support contract change management, including drafting and helping develop persuasive justifications for contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and other change actions.
• Assist in reviewing NDAs, teaming agreements, proposals, terms and conditions, and contract documents—including changes and amendments.
• Prepare summaries of key risks, assumptions, and contractual considerations for program and leadership teams for proposal gate reviews.
• Process and track contract documents, deliverables, funding actions, and correspondence using contract management tools and CDRL systems.
• Monitor contract compliance and support the preparation of required contractual deliverables.
• Maintain strong, professional communication with internal stakeholders, domestic and international customers, and suppliers.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered
• 10+ years of experience in contracts, subcontracts, supply chain, proposal support, or relevant business roles
• Experience supporting the review and management of contract or proposal documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, deadline-driven environments with occasional quarter-end surge activity
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with document/data management tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Some travel may be required (10-15%) to company and customer sites.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Government or Commercial contracting practices, particularly within Aerospace/Defense
• Exposure to international contracting considerations
• Basic understanding of ITAR/EAR export regulations
• Experience with ERP systems such as Cost Point, Salesforce CLM tools, AI platforms or government portals (PIEE, SAM.gov)

Pay

Salary Range: $135,000 - $175,000/ year