LanceSoft UK
Contract Administrator
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Contracts Administrator
Location: Leicester, LE6 0FH
Duration: 6 months
Position Summary:
Contracts Administrator is responsible for the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of complex government, commercial, and international contracts. This role ensures contractual compliance with various government regulations (including US Dept of Defense FAR/DFARS), company policies, and customer requirements while supporting program execution and minimizing contractual risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Administration & Management
- Prepare, review, and administer aerospace and defense contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and modifications
- Support the full contract lifecycle from proposal through closeout
- Develop / Maintain accurate contract records, files, and compliance documentation
- Track contractual deliverables, funding, milestones, and reporting requirements
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with US, UK and other applicable government regulations
- Interpret contractual terms and conditions and advise internal stakeholders on obligations and risk
- Support internal and external audits related to contract compliance
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Negotiation & Risk Mitigation
- Assist in negotiating contract terms, conditions, pricing structures, and amendments
- Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, and Program Management to resolve contractual issues
Program & Stakeholder Support
- Serve as the primary contracts point of contact for assigned programs
- Provide contract interpretation and guidance to program teams throughout execution
- Support proposal development, including RFP/RFQ reviews and contract review boards
Subcontracts & Supplier Coordination
- Review and administer subcontracts to ensure flow-down of required government clauses
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to resolve subcontractor performance or compliance issues
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or related field
- 3–7+ years of contracts administration experience in the aerospace and defense industry
- Experience supporting U.S. Government, DoD, UK MoD and other allied nation defence departments and/or aerospace commercial contracts
- Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Contract Management certification (CCM, etc)
- Experience with various contract vehicles (aerospace and defence manufacturing, long term, life of type, government based, fixed or variable pricing, battle of forms methodology, etc)
- Familiarity with ITAR/EAR export compliance
- Experience supporting classified or restricted programs
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management principles and ERP and Customer relationship Management systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, etc)
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Contract interpretation and risk assessment
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Discretion in handling sensitive and proprietary information
Work Environment & Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to comply with export control regulations
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