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Textron Systems
Sr. Contracts Assistant
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A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.
$92,358 / year median in the U.S.
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Sr. Contracts Assistant
Textron Systems
- Hunt Valley, Maryland
PERMANENT
REMOTE/WORKFROM HOME
Updated 08/28/2026 Job Description Job Summary- Sr. Contracts Assistant
- Description
- Who We Are
- We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services.
- About This Role
- Under limited supervision, performs complex and diverse administrative tasks for contracts associated with government, commercial and international customers.
Contracts Assistant will:
- 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
- Qualifications
- Experience in administrative tasks related to business operations, customer relations, process improvements and/or cost analysis
- Familiarity with Government Contracts a plus
- 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, recognize 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. Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint a plus
- This position requires an individual to be a U.
Required Experience:
- AA, BA, or BS degree preferred but not required. 3-5 years of related work experience will be considered in lieu of degree
- 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
- How We Care
- At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
Flexible Work Schedules:
- Enjoy
- compressed work week
- schedulethat varies by allowing for
- additional days off
- such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
Paid Time Off:
- Enjoy
- over 6 weeks
- of total
- paid time
- off (PTO)
- that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
Tuition Reimbursement:
- We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee's.
- $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees
- per calendar year.
- Dress for Your Day
- :
- wear jeans for a casual day
- at the office or on the shop floor.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive
- wellness incentive plan
- and annual
- fitness reimbursement
- program.
Future Savings:
- Receive a company contribution to your
- 401k up to 9
- of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
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!
Many More Benefits:
- Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!
- Are you a Military Veteran?
- Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.
- EEO Statement
- Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company:
- Textron Systems
Primary Location:
- US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function:
- Legal
Schedule:
- Full-time
Job Level:
- Individual Contributor
Job Type:
- Entry Job
Shift:
- First Shift
Relocation:
- Unavailable
Travel:
- Yes, 10 of the Time
Job Posting:
- 06/29/2026, 5:31:20 PM
Job Number:
- 343443 Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.