Contract Management Specialist

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base salary: $61,120 (minimum)- $76,400 (midpoint)- $91,680 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

• 12 paid holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Voluntary benefits, including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark?If you're a Contract Management Specialist we have an exciting opportunity for you.

This position has the primary responsibility of managing existing contracts to ensure the enforcement of all rights and obligations, and provides support to the contract negotiations and claims management functions.

What you will be doing...

• Tracks and manages long-term contract needs, expirations, renewals, and pricing adjustments (e.g., escalation, de-escalation, volume-based pricing).

• Identifies and manages customer specification changes, ensuring timely responses and equitable assertions via established processes.

• Distributes and retains customer documentation, including flow-down requirements, specifications, and agreements.

• Manages agreements in Woodward's Contract Management System, ensuring accurate and timely updates of drafts, executed contracts, and relevant information.

• Collaborates with Legal to interpret contract terms, enforce provisions, and manage contracts effectively.

• Provides contract information, supports customer communications, and assists Shared Services with accounts receivable and collection matters.

• Supports Product Life Cycle (PLC) management, including stage gate reviews and adherence to the PLC process.

• Coordinates with Finance and Legal to monitor and ensure compliance with rebates, licensing, royalties, and commission agreements.

What we are looking for...

Education:

• UNITED STATES\US - Associate's Degree

Experience and Skills:

• Effectively collaborates within team environments and across functional groups, while organizing and distributing work efficiently.

• Demonstrates knowledge of contract management software, commercial principles (e.g., cost, pricing, payment), and industry standards.

• Exhibits basic negotiation skills, including contract pricing, terms, and conditions, as well as supporting customer claims.

• Understands Woodward's stage gate process and Product Life Cycle (PLC), with some knowledge of Woodward products.

• Manages workload efficiently by multitasking, focusing on details, and prioritizing tasks effectively, supported by experience in a commercial or related industry role.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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