Contracts Administrator

Huntington Beach

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Support start-to-finish administration of contracts.
• Review and negotiate contracts and purchase orders, ensure compliance with terms and conditions, and prepare appropriate flow-down clauses.
• Analyze RFPs and solicitations for compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, and DoD procurement regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive contract files (hard copy and electronic) for audits, compliance reviews, and internal reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters, interacting with prime contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms, FAR, DFARS, export control requirements, deliverables, and compliance obligations throughout contract execution.
• Work closely with program management, accounting, and supply chain teams to meet contract deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers on routine contract matters.
• Coordinate customer visits to Karman Space & Defense.
• Work with different levels of personnel within the organization to analyze and solidify overall contract strategy.
• Report on the status of current contracts to management.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing, ensuring they are accurately executed and satisfied.
• Upload and download documentation into customer portals.
• Analyze potential risks that contract changes may pose to the organization.
• Maintain customer reps and certs and NDA files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of contract administration or contract management experience required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in contract administration, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and various contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, and OTAs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple contracts.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to government contract requirements.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM