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Textron · 6 hours ago

2026 - Contracts Assistant - Slidell, LA

Slidell, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Textron Systems is a leading provider of defense and commercial solutions, seeking a Contracts Assistant to support administrative tasks for government, commercial, and international contracts. The role involves gathering data, maintaining logs, preparing reports, and ensuring contract deliverables are accurately tracked and reported.

AerospaceFinanceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Gather data, maintain logs, and prepare reports for both internal and external customers

Ensure contract deliverables are accurately tracked and reported

Review incoming contract documents for accuracy and completeness, prepares and routes documents for approvals, enters approved data into the corporate database, and maintains accurate and complete contract files, databases, and records

Update and maintain System for Award Management (SAM) for all Business Lines and site locations

Schedules and coordinates internal and external meetings and training seminars

Supports process improvement initiatives through inception to execution

Support audit teams and government inquiries by coordinating and preparing responses

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Government ContractsMicrosoft Office SuiteOracle ERPProcess ImprovementResearch TechniquesInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Experience in administrative tasks related to business operations, customer relations, process improvements and/or cost analysis

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with others, and a team player

Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple work assignments and meet critical deadlines, while protecting sensitive company data

Able to work independently and utilize research techniques to resolve issues, recognized potential and existing problems and challenges, and make timely decisions to ensure their resolution

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint with ability to utilize software applications to develop automated reports, metrics and templates/checklists

This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in law, business, legal studies, communications, political science, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of related work experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Preferred

Familiarity with Government Contracts a plus

Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint a plus

Previous experience in administering government contracts including knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Contracts policies a plus

Experience with Oracle software applications or other ERP systems preferred

Experience with process improvement initiatives

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!

Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.

Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!

Career Development & Training Opportunities: We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers.

Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well!