Contracts Administrator

Aston Carter • Charlton, MA

8d • $33 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Analyst supports a large-scale project in a highly technical manufacturing environment. The role reviews customer contracts, technical drawings, and supporting documentation to identify applicable specifications, standards, and materials required for product assemblies, translating technical and commercial requirements into actionable material and supply needs. The position involves developing Bills of Materials and supply lists, researching incomplete or unclear requirements, resolving discrepancies, and organizing project information using Microsoft Excel and company-provided online resources.

This is a project-based, fully onsite contract position in Brookfield, Massachusetts. The schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the project’s overall duration depends on its needs and workload. The role is primarily an individual-contributor position, with collaboration and guidance from project leadership and an experienced project consultant as needed. Work takes place in a defense-related context and requires meeting U.S. citizenship requirements, including restrictions related to dual citizenship. The hiring process is described as one virtual interview followed by a hiring decision.

Requirements

• Previous experience reviewing detailed documents such as contracts, records, specifications, technical documentation, or similar information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in document and data review.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex requirements.
• Ability to research information and work independently toward a solution when the answer is not immediately available.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for organizing, reviewing, and analyzing project and materials data.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Comfort reviewing technical documentation and drawings and interpreting technical content at a functional level.
• Ability to work primarily as an individual contributor while asking questions and collaborating when appropriate.
• Comfort learning terminology, specifications, and technical concepts associated with a technical manufacturing and defense-related environment.
• Ability to meet U.S. citizenship requirements, including restrictions related to dual citizenship.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in contracts analysis and proposal analysis.
• Resourcefulness and a strong problem-solving mindset when working with complex or incomplete information.

Nice To Haves

• Background in document control, contract administration, compliance, quality documentation, supply chain, procurement, materials, technical documentation, manufacturing or operations support, configuration management, or project and data analysis.
• Experience in proposal analysis or contract administration.
• Familiarity with configuration management or quality documentation processes.
• Experience as an individual contributor on technical or documentation-heavy projects.
• Prior exposure to technical drawings; willingness to learn and interpret technical information is important.
• Strong communication skills for articulating findings, discrepancies, and questions to project leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and supporting documentation to identify applicable specifications, standards, and material requirements for product assemblies.
• Translate technical and commercial requirements into actionable material and supply needs.
• Assist in developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and detailed supply lists for product assemblies.
• Review technical drawings and documentation to identify requirements and ensure alignment with contract specifications.
• Compare specifications, drawings, and documentation to verify that appropriate materials, components, and supplies are being used.
• Research specifications, standards, and requirements using company-provided websites and resources when contract information is unclear or incomplete.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and conflicting requirements, and work through them using available resources and guidance.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, review, and analyze project information, materials data, and contract details.
• Manage assigned work independently while collaborating with project leadership and an experienced project consultant when additional guidance is needed.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency when reviewing detailed technical information to support quality and compliance.
• Learn and apply terminology, specifications, and technical concepts relevant to the manufacturing and defense-related project.
• Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain organized records of contract and materials analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off/leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed