WL - Contracts Support Specialist

Ward Leonard LLC, 401 Watertown Rd, Thomaston, Connecticut, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Ward Leonard, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company, is an industry-leading provider of electric motor, generator, control, and service solutions critical to Naval applications for more than 120 years. Located in Thomaston, Connecticut, Ward Leonard has worked hard to build a reputation as being a trusted name in powering the defense industry. This trust within the market is not possible without the continued hard work, commitment, and dedication of our team who respect the importance of what we do and the impact it has on the servicemen and women.

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense, it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.

When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential.

The Contract Support Specialist will assist in managing the entire lifecycle of business agreements, from initial drafting and coordination through execution and compliance. This role acts as a liaison between internal and external customers, supporting analysis of risks and ensuring all terms protect the company’s interests and meet legal and regulatory requirements, while also supporting financial goals and obligations.

This is a newly created position
, and an exciting opportunity to join a growing team. This role will help mold, shape, and build out the function
, making it a great fit for someone who wants to grow with the organization and have a direct impact on how the role evolves.

This is a strong opportunity for someone in a customer-facing role such as supply chain, procurement, or order management who is looking to expand into the contracts space and gain hands‑on exposure to the full contract lifecycle.

This individual must have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• Strong follow-through and accountability
• Confidence working independently and handling direct communication

This role will support multiple departments and require strong coordination across Contracts, Legal, Supply Chain, and Program teams.

• Act as a liaison between Legal and customers on terms and conditions, maintaining a repository of negotiated contract language for quick reference and reuse.
• Build and maintain trackers for contractual deliverables (e.g., CDRL/SDRL-type schedules) and coordinate preparation and submission of required documentation.
• Establish and maintain repositories for supplier quality and contract-related documents, including review history and approvals, to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of annual and recurring documentation required by customers (e.g., certifications, reports, compliance documents).
• Coordinate Small Business Plan–type documentation and similar customer‑required plans in accordance with internal and external requirements.
• Support proposal preparation activities, including drafting company overviews, basic technical and management write-ups, and other non‑cost sections as needed.
• Establish trackers for manpower needs tied to proposals and contracts and collaborate with functional leaders to assess potential overtime and hiring requirements.
• Monitor smaller, less complex orders to provide status updates to customers, and coordinate with Planning, Operations, and other functions when issues arise.
• Coordinate receipt and distribution of RFQs,…