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Contracts Administrator

$129k - $160k

The Structures Company

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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