Contract Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

The Contract Compliance Specialist is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and managing customer contract requirements to ensure successful project execution in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment supporting national defense programs. This role serves as a key liaison between customers and internal departments by translating contract requirements into actionable information for Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret U.S. Navy/DoD customer contracts, purchase orders, drawings, specifications, technical clauses, and other technical documentation, including applicable DFARS, NAVSEA/NAVSUP, LEVEL I/SUBSAFE, and customer-specific requirements, to identify, communicate, and flow down project requirements.
• Plan and organize new projects by creating and maintaining accurate ERP data, including parts, bills of material (BOMs), work orders, outside processing, and related project records.
• Coordinate contract flow-down requirements across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure all departments have the information needed to execute their work.
• Prepare & submit certification packages and required documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering documentation, solid models, test plans, material certifications, and manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation from customer-provided information.
• Support continuous improvement by assisting with the development and maintenance of procedures, work instructions, and training documentation.
• Utilize ERP and project management tools to improve planning accuracy, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.
• Demonstrate Cogitic's core values while following all company policies, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, or a related field with minimum of 3 year experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Experience working with ERP systems and project management software preferred