Contract Administrator

POSITION OVERVIEW: RAVN Group Inc, dba RAVN Aerospace LLC, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the company’s USG and Commercial (CONUS and OCONUS) contracting needs, collaborating across multiple business units. This role, reporting to the VP of Contracts & Compliance, is part of a collaborative in-house role focused on practical risk management, efficient contract execution, and responsive business support in connection with project operations.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with

:Aligning with RAVN’s core principal on OWNERSHI P (taking charge of the outcome), INNOVATIO N (solving hard problems creatively), INTEGRIT Y (doing the right things always), CREDIBILIT Y (earning trust through expertise and humility) and COLLABORATIO N (winning together). Manage the assigned contract workload in a fast-growing environment with the core principals in mind. Communicate effectively, act with high integrity, and possess a growth-oriented mindset that embraces continuous learning. Represent one’s self and the Contracts department with positive “ can do” attitude

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LOCATI** O

N:This role is a full-time, in-office position located at RAVN Headquarters, Ellington Airfield, Houston, TX. Periodic travel may be required based on business need

s.TYPICAL WORKING HOUR

S:Monday-Friday 8AM – 4:30

**PM

UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT HEAD, RESPONSIBILITIES INCLU**

• DE:Contract Lifecycle Manageme

• nt:Overseeing pre-award and post-award functions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing agreements, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards (e.g., FAR/DFARS) and mitigating risks in high-value, complex R&D or production projec

• ts.Helping drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the contract lifecycle management proce

• **ss.

  Negotiation & Strat**

• egy:Assist Department Head with drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts and related documents to secure favorable outcomes with customers and vend

• ors.

  Ensure, terms are in accordance with company policies, risk tolerances, and business objectives, including scope, payment, schedule, indemnity, insurance, warranties, limitation of liability, termination, confidentiality, intellectual property, and dispute resolution provis

• ions.Compliance and Risk Manage

• ment:Ensuring contracts align with federal regulations, company policies, and legal requirements, including customer flow-d

• owns.Financial & Performance Monito

• ring:Assist Programs, as required, with monitoring contract costs, schedules, and deliverables (e.g., hardware, technical d

• ata).Administration & Documenta

• tion:Prepare contract modifications, handle change orders, and manage documentation for research, development, and production prog

• rams.

  Assist with review and establish Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Teaming Agreements, including, but not limited to Partnership Agreements and other types of agreement, which will build business relationships with potential customers, subcontractors and industry le

• aders.

  Support the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, fallback positions, negotiation guidance, and training mat

• erials.

  Track open issues, negotiation status, approvals, and execution requirements to help ensure timely turnaround and operational al

• ignment.

  Coordinate signatures, document retention, and post-execution administration a

• s needed.

  Assist with process improvement initiatives relating to contract management, workflow e

• fficiency.

  Support special projects and other duties as assigned in connection with the company’s contracting

• functions.

  Partner with Finance, Operations, and Program Managers to ensure contract deliverables, reporting obligations, and milestones are properly understood

• and tracked.

  File management and maintaining accurate contract records and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as configuration management processes for contract‑related d

• **ocumentation.

  Internal/Ex**

• ternal Liaison:Collaborating with program management, engineering, and finance to define procurement objectives and resolve contra

• ctual disputes.

  Coordinate closely with internal cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between contract terms, operational realities, and compliance requirements for supporting timely and effective con

• tract execution.

  Manage and assist Program Management with contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, claims, and related proje

**ct documentation.

REQUIR**

• ED QUALIFICATIONS:5-8+ years’ work experience within the aviation/aerospace
• /defense industry.Experience preferably in a corporate c
• ontracts function.Experience with multiple contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&
• amp;M, and others)Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government ‘Secret’ security clearance. U.S. citize
• nship is required.Meticulous record-keeping skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex matters with
• minimal oversight.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort working c
• ross‑functionally.High integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism in handling confidential or sens
• itive information.Strong familiarity with common contracting frameworks, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, or similar regu

latory structures.REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICEN

• SE/CERTIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s de
• gree at a minimum.Professional certifications such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) are

highly preferred.