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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 6 hours ago

Contracts Administration Manager

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking an experienced Contracts Administration Manager to lead their contracts team and ensure compliance across a diverse portfolio of government and commercial aerospace and defense programs. The role involves supporting various departments while safeguarding EBAD’s contractual obligations and maintaining customer relationships.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead contract management support for proposal teams, ensuring terms and conditions align with business goals and mitigate risk

Coordinate with Program Managers to develop negotiation strategies and negotiate terms for U.S. Government, commercial, and international contracts

Support post-award contract administration and documentation within EBAD’s ERP system

Serve as the primary liaison between EBAD and customers, maintaining formal records of contractual commitments

Lead and manage a team of contract administrators supporting multiple programs, from proposal preparation through invoicing and collections

Develop and implement processes that ensure clarity of commitments and compliance with federal regulations

Train and mentor the contracts team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and standard work

Represent EBAD in negotiations with customers, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation

Oversee compliance with Arms Export Control Act (AECA), ITAR, and EAR requirements

Drive process improvements, track metrics, and report progress to senior leadership

Partner cross-functionally to ensure customer satisfaction and business success

Qualification

Contracts managementExport compliance knowledgeNegotiation strategiesFAR/DFARLeadership experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCollaborative leaderCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or related field

7+ years of contracts management experience in a manufacturing environment

Background with government and commercial aerospace/defense contracts

Export compliance knowledge desirable

U.S. Citizenship required

Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Collaborative, adaptable leader who can build trust and drive results

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

5+ years of people leadership experience preferred

CPCM or CFCM preferred

Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, DOD, TINA, ITAR preferred

Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.

Founded in 1836

Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees