Contracts Administrator (Aerospace)

Aston Carter•Seattle, WA

2d•$37 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator/Facility Compliance Officer for a temporary assignment lasting two months. This role involves preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contract documents, ensuring compliance with aerospace and government contracting regulations, and serving as the site's focal point for final contract language and document interpretation. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams to ensure contract requirements are fully understood and effectively implemented.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Contracts, Business, Finance, or related field.
Proficiency in Excel and Word; VBA skills are a plus.
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptability and openness to working within aerospace processes.
Experience in contract analysis and interpretation.
Ability to dissect, interpret, and summarize contract terms, conditions, obligations, risks, and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with aerospace customer protocols, purchase order structures, long-term agreements, and compliance frameworks.
Understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements and ITAR and Export Compliance awareness.
Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support pricing logic.
Ability to manage multiple contracts, versions, deadlines, and compliance requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Problem-solving and creative solutions capability.
Business acumen supporting negotiation principles, pricing logic, and understanding of risk/reward tradeoffs.
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing environment and technical terminology.

Responsibilities

Review, prepare, and revise contracts involving the purchase or sale of aerospace components and services.
Analyze and interpret contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
Provide guidance on contract nuances to internal teams.
Conduct redlining of purchase orders, terms & conditions, customer templates, and long-term agreements.
Provide contract summaries, statuses, and risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, FAR/DFARS, ITAR, Export Compliance, and corporate policies.
Serve as the plant-level Facility Compliance Officer, supporting trade compliance and Technology Control Plans.
Interface primarily with internal sales and corporate functions with minimal external communication.
Support pricing strategy and annual target setting.
Perform other duties as assigned.