Contracts & Program Manager
RTC Aerospace•Fife, WA
•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Contracts & Program Manager will oversee the lifecycle of customer programs from contract review through delivery, ensuring alignment between customer expectations, contractual obligations, and internal manufacturing execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience in aerospace manufacturing environments will be considered.
- 5+ years experience in contracts administration, program management, or customer program management within Aerospace manufacturing, Precision machining and/or Defense manufacturing.
- Experience reviewing and managing customer contracts and purchase orders.
- Familiarity with aerospace contractual requirements and flow-down clauses.
- Experience interacting directly with customers in a manufacturing program environment
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ITAR compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of government contract language (FAR/DFARS).
Responsibilities
- Review and validate incoming customer purchase orders, contracts, and long-term agreements against approved quotations and negotiated terms.
- Ensure proper contractual flow-down requirements are identified and communicated internally.
- Verify compliance with applicable aerospace, defense, and regulatory requirements, including: ITAR DFARS/FAR flow-downs where applicable Customer-specific quality clauses
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure traceability within company systems.
- Serve as the primary program owner for assigned customers.
- Manage order intake and ensure alignment between contracts, quotes, and production planning.
- Monitor program performance including schedule, delivery, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate internally with: Sales Operations Engineering Quality Supply Chain
- Work with internal CSR team and support day-to-day communication with customers, portals and commnication.
- Manage communication related to: Order status Delivery commitments Contract clarifications Program changes
- Support customer program reviews and ensure alignment on expectations.
- Identify contract risks, scope changes, or discrepancies between contracts and operational capability.
- Coordinate internal review and approval of contract changes or amendments.
- Manage customer change requests and ensure proper documentation.
- Improve processes related to order entry, contract review, and customer communication.
- Work with leadership to ensure strong alignment between contracts, quoting, and production planning.
- Support ERP and documentation processes to maintain contract accuracy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Choice of medical plan options, including a no-cost employee-only coverage plan
- HSA-eligible health plan with employer contributions
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with up to a 6% QACA company match
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and nine (9) paid company holidays
- Shift differentials for applicable off-shifts
- Discretionary bonus programs based on position and company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
