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Associate Contracts Administrator

Kratos Defense and Careers
Dallastown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026
Job Description:

Shift: First Shift


GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for contract correspondence, organization of contract records, and timely submittal of contract documentation.
  • Acts as Gichner Shelter Systems agent in signing contract within set dollar limitations.
  • Communicate contractual requirements to the internal functional team.
  • Acts as facilitator in internal and external meetings.
  • Directs invoicing of contract data items and milestone billings.
  • Responsible for contract close-out.
  • Initiates warranties and claims investigation.
  • Provides support to Contract Managers.

Other Job Functions

  • Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

2 Year college/University degree in Business, or equivalent experience.

0-2 years of related experience required.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office environment.

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Job Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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