Contracts Administrator

JOB TITLE: Contracts Administrator
LOCATION:Irvine, CA
PAY RATE: $129,000-160,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Administers cradle-to-grave federal government prime contracts and subcontracts for cost-reimbursable, time and materials, and firm-fixed-price contract types.

• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of government contracting policies including FAR and DFARS regulations.

• Assesses and determines appropriate terms and conditions including customer flow-down provisions for negotiation positions.

• Prepares and disseminates contract status information to internal stakeholders including program managers.

• Supports subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, and administration for federal programs.

• Supports bid and proposal preparation, leading review and analysis of solicitations and request for proposals.

• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates non-disclosure and teaming agreements for contract compliance.

• Maintains internal contractual records, databases, and documentation for established and in-progress contracts.

• Analyzes subcontractor financial reports and technical documents for compliance with contractual obligations and schedule.

• Ensures compliance with U.S. Government Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements and documentation.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is required.

• 4-9 years of federal contract administration experience is preferred.

• Experience with FAR and DFARS regulations for government contracting is required.

• Experience with cost-reimbursable, time and materials, and firm-fixed-price contract types is required.

• Understanding of U.S. Government Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) processes is preferred.

• Experience managing subcontracts from sourcing to closeout including negotiation and administration is required.

• Experience preparing, reviewing, and negotiating non-disclosure and teaming agreements is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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