Principal Contracts Administrator

Elbit America•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Contract Administrator is a mid-level position that operates under the direction of a Sr. Manager or Director of Contracts. This role is responsible for activities required to develop, negotiate, administer, and close out contracts and subcontracts for various products and services. The administrator supports the full lifecycle of contractual engagements—from proposal development through product/service delivery and final closeout—ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (or 4 years of additional experience)
6+ years related experience
2-3 years of international contracts negotiation and administration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret complex contract terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to participate in negotiations and communicate company positions clearly
Proficiency in preparing and reviewing proposals, modifications, and compliance documents
Ability to identify risk areas, recommend mitigation actions, and escalate issues appropriately
Competence in managing multiple contracts simultaneously with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (program management, legal, finance, engineering, supply chain)
Strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to maintain positive customer relationships and represent the company professionally
Proficiency with MS Office
Familiarity with contract management tools or ERP systems
Ability to uphold ethical standards and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies

Responsibilities

Support the creation, coordination, and submission of proposals in response to customer requirements, ensuring alignment with company policy, commercial standards, and regulatory guidance.
Apply judgment to interpret customer requirements and identify potential contractual risks during proposal preparation.
Participate in negotiations with customers and subcontractors, providing interpretation and clarification of contract terms and conditions.
Protect company interests while maintaining positive customer relationships and identifying areas requiring negotiation escalation.
Manage and maintain active contracts or subcontracts throughout their lifecycle, monitoring performance against contract requirements and obligations.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely fulfillment of deliverables and independently resolve contract-related issues.
Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related communications and support customer engagement throughout execution, modification, and closeout activities.
Explain complex contractual concepts clearly to both internal stakeholders and customers.
Interpret contract terms and conditions and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
Track obligations, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure proper contract fulfillment and identify/elevate potential performance, compliance, or risk issues.
Recommend mitigation actions and process improvements when recurring issues are identified.
Ensure all administrative, financial, and compliance elements are finalized at contract completion, coordinating closeout documentation and reconciliation activities.
Identify lessons learned and propose updates to templates or processes as appropriate.