Company and Culture

Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!

Employee Perks

• We offer a competitive salary plus equity ownership stock, annual profit share bonus, and 3% employer-match 401K plan.
• In addition, we pay 90% of your medical benefits, dental and vision packages, Employee Assistance Program and a 9/80 work schedule.

Position Summary

The Contracts Administrator will perform contract-related activities including review of medium complexity commercial/technical agreements and contracts for various customers. This candidate will need to have an editor’s eye with great attention to detail and a good handle on the English language. Specifically, review and revisions of various agreements, contracts/purchase orders, subcontracts, etc. This position additionally will include preparation and review of various other miscellaneous agreements/forms including pre-award/post award forms, non-disclosure agreements, consulting/service agreements, licensing agreements, memorandums of understanding, and teaming agreements. The successful candidate will be a team player, curious, self-motivated, communicative, and unafraid to directly interact with both internal and external stakeholders. This role will work closely with Business Development, Program Management, Accounting and Supply Chain. This is a hands-on position in a very dynamic and fast growing environment, start-up type of company, where everyone must contribute and wear many hats.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Draft, administer, and manage contracts that are aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs; perform administrative duties related to securing/modifying contracts including, but not limited to:
  • Prepare pre-award and post-award forms to remain in compliance (as requested by customers) including coordinating responses from other departments (Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Security, etc.);
  • Review and revise a diverse array of contracts and prepare redlines of same (being able to back up any position within the Contracts department);
  • Draft contract sections, as necessary.
• Draft and negotiate all types of agreements and contracts with support from others.
• Document and track data on contracts and contract deliverables in CRM.
• Organize and manage all contractual documents; ensure the organization’s contract documents are accurate, maintained and adhered to.
• Draft handover presentations for Program Management/Engineering detailing contracts content, once secured.
• Create contract summaries/checklists outlining the key contract requirements for the execution team (Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Packing & Shipping, etc.).

• Multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Develop, implement, and enforce core contract management processes for request, execution and filing of documents.
• Continuously improve and draft original language for standard templates, standard work, and internal policies and procedures.
• Have a positive attitude being part of a team, valuing collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration or related field and/or relevant administrative duties experience is required.
• 2 years of contracts experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and positive “can-do” attitude.
• FAR, DFAR, ITAR and EAR knowledge is a plus.
• Candidates will be submitted for background investigation for the purpose of being granted a U.S. security clearance*.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.