Contracts & Program Manager

About RTCA:

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

What you’ll be doing as a Contracts & Program Manager:

• Review and validate incoming customer purchase orders, contracts, and long-term agreements against approved quotations and negotiated terms.
• Ensure proper contractual flow-down requirements are identified and communicated internally.
• Verify compliance with applicable aerospace, defense, and regulatory requirements, including:
  • ITAR
  • DFARS/FAR flow-downs where applicable
  • Customer-specific quality clauses
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure traceability within company systems.

• Serve as the primary program owner for assigned customers.
• Manage order intake and ensure alignment between contracts, quotes, and production planning.
• Monitor program performance including schedule, delivery, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate internally with:
  • Sales
  • Operations
  • Engineering
  • Quality
  • Supply Chain

• Work with internal CSR team and support day-to-day communication with customers, portals and commnication.
• Manage communication related to:
  • Order status
  • Delivery commitments
  • Contract clarifications
  • Program changes
• Support customer program reviews and ensure alignment on expectations.

• Identify contract risks, scope changes, or discrepancies between contracts and operational capability.
• Coordinate internal review and approval of contract changes or amendments.
• Manage customer change requests and ensure proper documentation.

• Improve processes related to order entry, contract review, and customer communication.
• Work with leadership to ensure strong alignment between contracts, quoting, and production planning.
• Support ERP and documentation processes to maintain contract accuracy.

Required Qualifications (Education, skills and experience):

• 5+ years experience in contracts administration, program management, or customer program management within Aerospace manufacturing, Precision machining and/or Defense manufacturing.
• Experience reviewing and managing customer contracts and purchase orders.
• Familiarity with aerospace contractual requirements and flow-down clauses.
  
• Experience interacting directly with customers in a manufacturing program environment

• Knowledge of ITAR compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of government contract language (FAR/DFARS).

Compensation and Benefits:

The Contracts & Program Manager Compensation range for onsite Washington applicants is $85,000 - $95,000 annually commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.