Contracts Administrator

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

. Administer assigned contracts and required changes, ensuring compliance with government and/or commercial contract requirements .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,200 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, compliance with government and commercial requirements, and effective negotiation strategies. Proficient in analyzing costs and leading proposal development while ensuring adherence to corporate contract principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract AdministrationNegotiation ExperienceGovernment Contracts ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract ComplianceCost AnalysisProposal DevelopmentContract NegotiationRegulatory InterpretationERP Systems KnowledgeDocument ReviewContract Language RecommendationAudit ParticipationProcedure Improvement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

DOD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government ContractsCommercial ContractsNuclear ContractsCompliance AuditsExport-Controlled Information

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer assigned contracts and required changes, ensuring compliance with government and/or commercial contract requirements
Analyze estimates of material, equipment and production costs
Review contractual documents for adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and master agreements
Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
Initiate documentation authorizing work according to contractual specifications
Complete contract negotiations of moderate complexity
Participate independently in internal and external compliance audits
Ensure contracts conform with standard terms and review non-standard contracts against corporate contract principles
Recommend alternative contract language and interpret regulations in relation to contracts
Lead proposal development, data compilation, analysis, pricing proposals, and negotiation strategy
Lead discussions on functional topics within the internal team and serve as primary customer contact
Understand interrelationships of ERP contract inputs with other modules
Support onboarding and informal training of less experienced contracts professionals
Review and recommend improvements to existing procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Administration, Law, or other related field
0-3 years of applicable contract experience
Government or Commercial Nuclear contracts experience preferred
Negotiation Experience preferred
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
Strong problem solving and analytical skill
Position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Flexible work schedule: Work from home (1 day) OR 9/80 schedule