About the role
We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
Your Responsibilities:
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration of government and/or commercial contracts. Monitors performance for conformance to original proposal. 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. Participates in contract negotiations.
Salary: $59,700.00 - $112,000.00 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
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:
Review of customer inquiries, contract documents, contract terms and conditions and correspondence as part of the bid evaluation and subsequent proposal process.
Coordinate, prepare and write proposals for new contracts as well as changes to existing contracts. Develop pricing strategies in support of EMD’s financial objectives.
Participate in negotiation of those proposals with existing and prospective clients. This includes negotiation of financial and administrative terms and conditions.
Administer assigned contracts and changes thereto in order to best ensure that work is completed in compliance with division processes, procedures and contract requirements including corporate and Government requirements for ethical and legal conduct.
Evaluate financial, compliance or performance issues associated with assigned contracts and recommend appropriate actions to resolve.
Request contract modifications as required and/or appropriate.
Maintain liaison with customers and internal personnel to expedite and coordinate contract activities. This includes clear written and verbal communications.
Employ problem solving skills to effectively resolve issues with the customer and internal/project personnel.
Complete assigned tasks in a comprehensive fashion and in the time-frame specified.
What You Bring:
BS or BA in Business Administration or equivalent.
4 – 7 years’ experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Must be able to work within a team and be able to multi-task.
Above average writing and verbal communication skills.
Excellent presence with people.
Good understanding of financial metrics and calculations.
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Not required but would be preferred:
Working knowledge of supply and services contract structure
Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR terms and conditions
Working knowledge of Truth-in-Negotiations-Act (TINA) principles
Experience in customer negotiations and problem solving
MBA, NCMA certification and prior U.S. Government security clearance are a plus
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
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.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Aplyr's read
Curtiss-Wright Corporation excels in delivering engineered solutions for aerospace and defense, attracting professionals in engineering and compliance roles.
What's promising
- •Strong presence in aerospace and defense sectors ensures stability and growth.
- •Opportunities for engineers with diverse specialties, from electrical to mechanical.
- •Sign-on bonuses for select positions indicate competitive compensation strategies.
What to watch
- •Highly specialized industry may limit career opportunities for non-engineering roles.
- •Complex regulatory environment in defense sector could pose compliance challenges.
- •Dependence on government contracts may lead to revenue fluctuations.
Why Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- •Legacy of innovation dating back to early aviation pioneers.
- •Focus on critical function products differentiates from general manufacturers.
- •Diverse product range across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified multinational company that provides highly engineered, critical function products and services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
