Senior Contracts Administrator-Defense Industry Hybrid/Onsite Position

Senior Contracts Administrator- Defense Industry- Hybrid/Onsite Position

We have a rewarding opportunity to for a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our world class facility in Santa Clarita, CA!

As our Senior Contracts Administrator, you will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the program managers, business managers, and other functional organizations. You will be responsible for all aspects of contracts during the contract lifecycle, from the business development phase through contract closeout. Employee engagement and an ability to build strong internal and external customer relationships is key.  We need you to be a self-starter and able to work both independently and collaboratively with team members. This role will have high visibility within significant programs, including division-wide leadership. We expect you to be well organized and able to meet high performance expectations in a dynamic environment, delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. 

Location: Santa Clarita, CA- Onsite Position

Salary Range - $104,800.00 - $139,800.00 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Support proposal preparation including data rights and commercial item assertions.

• Review terms and conditions to assess potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

• Lead contract negotiations and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout, in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer requirements.

• Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management related to contractual requirements.

• Administer daily contract activities for a variety of contracts and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; such activities will include establishing milestones, payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing and funding to support financial objectives, and providing various status updates to leadership.

• Actively participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and assisting with the change management process to assess and manage scope, schedule, and cost impacts.

• Actively contribute to risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts related to Contracts.

• Act in an advisory role to program management and site management related to contractual rights and obligations, compile and analyze data, and maintain historical information.

• Under general supervision, develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.

• Assist management in achieving financial goals related to bookings, cash flow and sales.

• Prepare written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all customer-related activities and correspondence in defined company systems.

What You Bring:

• Recent experience as a Contracts Administrator in the defense industry supporting non-commercial contracts with large Primes.

• Knowledgeable of the US government contracting environment with direct experience working with the FAR and DFARS.

• Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions and/or specia