Job description

The Contract Administrator will report to the Director of Contracts and support internal and external customers in day-to-day administration of company contract and subcontract agreements according to the company policies and procedures, legal requirements, and customer/contract specifications. The ideal candidate will have cradle-to-grave experience in administering federal government prime contracts and subcontracts and must be detail oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced, exciting environment.

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

· Experience administering Cost-Reimbursable, Time and Material, and Firm-Fixed-Price type contracts with the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, in a research and development and production environment.

· Comprehensive knowledge of government contracting policies that include the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

· Experience reviewing contractual terms and conditions and preparing analysis for positions on negotiations.

· Interact regularly with Programs Managers to support and resolve any contractual needs or issues and to ensure contract compliance.

· Support program subcontracting and consultant needs, complying with company and federal purchasing policies and requirements.

· Familiarity with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) and performing subcontractor proposal analyses and justifications.

· Process and negotiate Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements.

· Maintain internal company contractual records and databases.

· Analyze financial reports and technical documents to ensure contractual compliance and schedule.

· Must be organized, detail-oriented, demonstrate strong time management and critical thinking skills, and coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

· Must pay attention to detail to spot inconsistencies in contracts and the ability to advise and interpret contractual requirements.

· Ability to work productively independently and as part of a team to meet project objectives within designated timelines.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external customers.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.

· NCMA Certified Contracts Management Professional (CPCM) or equivalent certification.

Typical Education/Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in business administration, related field, or equivalent work experience.

· 3-5 years of federal contract administration experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618