Contracts Administration, Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Curtiss-Wright scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are looking for a Contracts Admin, Lead. to join our Summerville, SC location.
Your Challenge:
Curtiss-Wright SAS is searching for a Contracts Administrator, Lead., to support its Commercial Business Segment. Under minimal direction, this position will administer assigned contracts and required changes, ensuring compliance with government and/or commercial contract requirements.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time OffI 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness BenefitsILearning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive PayI Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase PlanI Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Salary: $99,000-$143,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Responsibilities:
- Analyzes estimates of material, equipment and production costs.
- Reviews contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.
- Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
- Initiates documentation to authorize work in accordance with contractual specifications.
- Completes contract negotiations of moderate complexity.
- Independent participation in audits for internal and/or external compliance requirements.
- Ensure routine and major contracts conform with standard terms and review non-standard contracts to ensure conformance with corporate contract principles.
- Recommend alternative language to address customer requirements within corporate and division guidelines with supervision. Interpret regulations in relation to contracts.
- Lead proposal development activities, data compilation, analysis and application to develop pricing proposals in response to customer requests. Draft and issue large proposals with limited supervision.
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies with management.
- Lead discussion on functional topics within internal team. Ensure solid relationship with customers as primary contact and demonstrate problem-solving skills with issues.
- Understand the interrelationships of ERP contract inputs with other modules.
- Supports on boarding of less experienced contracts professionals through on the information sharing and informal on the job training. Review and recommend improvements to existing procedures
What you Bring:
- Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
- Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Administration, Law, or another related field.
- 7-12 years of applicable contract experience.
- Government or Commercial Nuclear contracts experience preferred. Negotiation Experience preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and knowledge of MS office
- Strong organizational and presentation skills
- Ability to handle multiple opportunities and meet strict deadlines
Who we are:
Environmental, Social and Governance
With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air, oxygen / nitrogen (O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.
To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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