Contracts Lead (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Hybrid in Buffalo, NY, with an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY

Salary: $90,000–$135,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops and supports advanced products and systems for the aerospace and defense industry.

What you will do

• Lead contract strategy development and execution across multiple programs.
• Lead and provide guidance on high-stakes negotiations with government agencies, defense organizations, and other customers.
• Advise on contract compliance, FAR and DFARS requirements, contractual obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Support competitive and non-competitive proposals through contract terms, pricing strategies, risk identification, and solicitation compliance.
• Monitor contract financial and operational performance and develop mitigation strategies with program teams.
• Mentor Contract Specialists and Program Administrators while supporting training, policies, procedures, and workload planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience in U.S. government contracting.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, or managing contracts subject to U.S. government regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Experience drafting, leading, or significantly contributing to competitive and non-competitive proposals.
• Strong influence, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead and develop junior contracts professionals.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-focused, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and an employee stock purchase plan at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance, flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups and a culture guided by 12 core values.