Contracts Management Professional

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company•Graham, KY

6d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a motivated, versatile contracts professional to support contract administration, compliance, proposal review, negotiation activities, and customer engagement across government, commercial, and international programs. The position may be filled at different levels depending on qualifications, capabilities, and experience. The successful candidate will balance contractual risk with operational and customer objectives while partnering with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to support compliant, efficient, customer-focused contract execution. The role supports proposal and contract review; negotiation and administration of terms, conditions, and related agreements; customer-facing contractual matters; and post-award activities. It also involves maintaining contract records in ERP/MRP systems, supporting compliance and internal governance, analyzing contractual and operational data, and communicating risks, obligations, opportunities, and status. Occasional travel may be required, with low expected frequency. The position may support hybrid or remote work arrangements depending on business needs and candidate qualifications. Candidates must be able to support applicable U.S. time zones. U.S. citizenship or U.S. Person status is required due to the nature of the business. The anticipated wage range is $100,000–$135,000, subject to qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

Experience in contracts administration, compliance, proposal support, or related business functions within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting environments.
Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to assess contractual risk and exercise sound business judgment.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills for interacting with customers and all levels of management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. Person status is required due to the nature of the business.
Ability to support applicable U.S. time zones.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management, or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS, and related contractual frameworks.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Candidates with experience ranging from foundational through senior-level expertise are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support proposal and contract review activities for U.S. Government, commercial, and international customers.
Review, interpret, negotiate, and administer contractual terms and conditions while balancing business objectives and risk mitigation.
Coordinate with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders on negotiations, pricing activities, contract modifications, and issue resolution.
Serve as a primary point of contact between EBAD and customers for contractual matters and maintain accurate documentation of contractual commitments.
Review customer awards and purchase documents for consistency with proposals, negotiations, and agreed business terms.
Support the negotiation and administration of nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and related contractual instruments.
Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and customer requirements, including FAR/DFARS requirements where applicable.
Create, maintain, and manage contractual documentation and records within ERP/MRP systems and related business tools.
Partner with internal teams on process improvement initiatives, internal governance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
Analyze contractual and operational data to support reporting, decision-making, and business performance objectives.
Communicate contractual obligations, risks, opportunities, and status to internal stakeholders, customers, and leadership.
Support post-award administration activities, including modifications, closeouts, correspondence, and customer coordination.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance and wellness resources
Incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions