Lincoln Electric · 1 month ago
Government Contracts Administrator - Cleveland, OH
Euclid, OH
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $173K/yr
3+ years expLincoln Electric is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, and they are seeking a Government Contracts Administrator. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of U.S. government contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting strategic business decisions.
Electrical DistributionManufacturingRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct initial review of government RFQs, RFIs, contracts, and subcontracts
Review, negotiate, and communicate contract requirements across business functions
Advise internal teams on statutory obligations, compliance requirements, and recommended contract modifications
Coordinate and manage compliance reports, benchmarks, and performance metrics
Oversee contract lifecycle management including renewals, terminations, and reporting deadlines
Analyze solicitations and contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory and business requirements
Advise on contractual and compliance obligations for new business opportunities
Identify contractual risks and recommend solutions
Complete customer-requested representations and certifications
Ensure quality control and compliance through audits and process reviews
Escalate issues appropriately within the organization
Must be familiar with DFARS, FARS and/or FedRAMP contract language and clauses
Must be familiar with ITAR, EAR and CMMC requirements
Prepare, maintain, and manage contract documentation, correspondence, and internal approvals
Maintain accurate records of contractual and program documentation
Support government registration activities and audit readiness
Assist procurement with subcontractor flow-down activities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment
Negotiate terms with customers as assigned
Communicate contract policies and practices to internal teams
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience in government contract administration; Department of Defense experience preferred
Experience in contract lifecycle management and government contracting requirements
Ability to advise on contract formation, compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution
Must be able to interpret contract language, clauses and differentiate customer clauses vs. government required clauses
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of leadership
Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Four year degree in Business Administration, Language (English), Paralegal Studies or related or 10 + equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Department of Defense experience preferred
Experience creating and implementing clause matrices a PLUS
Benefits
Bonus Plan: 10% AIP
Target Bonus: 10.0
Company
Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is a manufacturer of welding products, arc welding equipment, and welding consumables.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55B2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.55B
1995-06-23IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Hedlund
Chief Operating Officer
Geoffrey Allman
Senior Vice President, Acquisition Integration
Recent News
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase