Job Details

Contracts Administrator

Our team is growing! We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our Nuclear Division in Idaho Falls. This position offers an engaging opportunity for a skilled contract management professional to lead contract management strategy and execution. This role is instrumental in negotiating and overseeing contracts from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance with technical standards, favorable terms, and effective project delivery.

We seek a team member with experience managing commercial contracts and subcontracts, knowledge of contract law, strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, strong conflict resolution capabilities, and the ability to align with broader organizational goals.

Location: Idaho Falls, ID (onsite)

We take care of our people!

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Provide subject matter expertise to the business on contract management/commercial risk management/claims and variations.
• Negotiate subcontracts with consultants.
• Work with the project team to optimize the design and structure of subcontracts.
• Ensure subcontracts placed reflect the requirements of the business.
• Manage contract and subcontract risks.
• Manage claims and variations
• Manage subcontracts post contract award through the full development life cycle (design, manufacture, test, acceptance) ensuring subcontractors deliver to agreed requirements and schedule.
• Develop appropriate reporting and contract management processes for projects.
• Advise management and staff on the practical and necessary steps to ensure corporate processes are followed.
• Provide advice and guidance to the business as required.
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus by listening to, recognizing, and responding to customer input in an effective, timely and courteous manner.
• Take initiative as problems and opportunities arise by anticipating and meeting customer needs and company expectations.
• Model a continuous improvement mindset: Use lessons learned and industry best practices to refine the contract and approval process.
• Resolve contract variations/disputes/claims with customer and subcontractors.
• Meet defined objectives and targets set against key responsibilities.
• Interact with all levels of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or related field.
• 10+ years commercial contracts and contract/subcontract management experience.
• Ability to review, draft, and negotiate contract and subcontract terms and conditions.
• Experience negotiating claims and variations to contract with subcontractors and customers.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Rules) and DOE Flow Downs.
• Business, commercial, and risk management acumen.
• Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of contract terms, conditions and bids.
• Must have strong problem solving and planning skills.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail and with proven follow-up skills.
• Good judgment and strong professional and ethical standards.
• A well-organized individual who can relate to management, line workers, government officials, customers, and visitors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-environment.
• Leadership a demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work a professional work schedule in an office environment. Non-regular hours will be required occasionally.
• Experience with contracts in a technology driven business is preferred.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, approximately 20%

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Scientech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global provider of commercial power instrumentation, electrical components, specialty hardware, process control systems, and proprietary database solutions aimed at improving safety, plant performance and reliability as well as reducing costs. Scientech offers products and services for the nuclear, fossil, and renewable generating markets.

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.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity

As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work

The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment

The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.