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2026 Entry Level \- Contracts Associate

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Contracts Associate review solicitations and prepare responses for aircraft proposals, bids, and contract modifications\. This role collaborates with other team members to prepare requests for proposals in the sales contracts activities\.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure\.

+ Drafts and negotiates simple contractual instruments\.

+ Communicates contract policy and practice to internal business teams\.

+ Ensures contract review, approval and execution in accordance with corporate and/or business unit guidelines\.

+ Prepares and administers routine correspondence, aircraft deposits, negotiation memoranda, and other contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated submittal\.

+ Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance\. May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends\.

+ Performs contract closeout activities\.

+ Assists upper\-level contract professionals in working with internal or external business teams on issues and developments relative to assigned contracts\.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field\.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Action oriented and seizes opportunities

+ Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills

+ Basic to working knowledge of corporate policies and procedures\.

+ Basic to working knowledge of contracting concepts\.

+ Good to strong analytical and communication skills\.

+ Ability to draft simple contractual instruments in accordance with prescribed templates and guidelines\.

+ Professional demeanor and the ability to work with the internal and external customers and interdepartmental personnel\.

+ Good business acumen and business process knowledge

+ Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well

+ Possesses good organizational and time management skills\.

+ Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U\.S\. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F\-1 students and J\-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship\.Textron Aviation Inc\. must comply with U\.S\. export control laws and regulations\.  If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information\.​The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job\. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified\.

**Recruiting Timeline:** Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025\. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs\. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit\.

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 Aviation

**Primary Location:** US-Kansas-Wichita

**Job Function:** Legal

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Entry Job

**Shift:** First Shift

**Job Posting:** 08/31/2025, 10:01:00 PM

**Job Number:** 333085