Staff Contracts Administrator - Ashburn- Hybrid

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Contracts Administrator to join our team in Ashburn VA!

You will be a direct report to the Manager of Contracts, located in Ashburn, VA and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with business managers, and other functional organizations. You will be responsible for all aspects of contracts during the contract lifecycle, from the proposal phase through contract closeout. Employee engagement and an ability to build internal and external customer relationships is key.  You must be a self-starter and able to work both independently and collaboratively with team members. Organization is a key point to be able to meet high performance expectations in a dynamic environment. 

Location: Ashburn VA- Hybrid

We Take Care of Our People

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

Your Challenge:

Manage US baseline accounts for all Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions business units.Review terms and conditions against an established playbook to assess potential risk areas.Support contract negotiations and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout, in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements.Administer daily contract activities for firm fixed price contracts; such activities will include establishing milestones, payment terms, and providing various status updates to leadership.Actively participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and assisting with the change management process to assess and manage scope, schedule, and cost impacts.Compile and analyze data, and maintain historical information.Under general supervision, develop solutions to routine contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned orders.Assist management in achieving financial goals related to bookings, cash flow and sales.Prepare written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.Maintain complete and accurate records of all customer-related activities and correspondence in defined company systems.

What You Bring:

Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator in the defense industry.Basic knowledge of the US government contracting environment, the FAR and DFARS.1-2 years of experience negotiating basic terms and conditions and/or special contract clauses.Attentive to detail and able to handle simple contracts with minimum supervision.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.Ability to multi-task in a challenging environment.Ability to travel (less than 10% of the time)US Citizenship​

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of commercial contractingExcellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the companyAbility to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those toolsProficient skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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