Job Description
Description Contracts Administrator Full-time
Irvine, CA
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Benefits You'll Love NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment
Become a Key Player as a Contracts Administrator You will administer and negotiate moderately complex, customer-facing contracts to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and protect commercial interests. You will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders-sales, operations, legal, and quality-to drive on-time delivery, compliant performance, and profitable outcomes. This role supports contract lifecycle activities including proposals, order management, and claims resolution.
Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team - Administer contracts by analyzing performance requirements, delivery schedules, pricing, and terms for compliance and risk
- Prepare and submit proposals and responses to moderately complex RFPs, coordinating inputs across functions
- Negotiate price, terms, deliveries, and contract amendments within scope of responsibility
- Monitor contract financial performance and delivery status; identify need for amendments or extensions
- Serve as point of contact for customers on assigned contracts and participate in customer presentations
- Investigate and resolve claims or complaints, coordinating technical or quality issues as needed
- Support export compliance administration and represent the site/division on export compliance actions
- Use lean principles to develop and implement standard work for contract processes
Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
- Typically 2+ years of experience in contract administration or a directly related field
- Knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration and export control
- Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret moderately complex contract terms and conditions
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and terms
- Effective communication and presentation skills for interactions with customers and management
- Proficiency with standard business applications and specialized in-house or customer systems
Here's What Else Might Help You Out - Contract management certification (NCMA, IACCM) preferred
- Experience with aerospace industry regulations or government contracting
- Experience with order management, portal management, and S&OP demand planning
- Experience applying lean principles to administrative processes
Pay Range $35.07 - $43.00/hour
Ready to Make Your Mark? This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.
Apply with Pioneers here Pay Range $35.07 Hourly to $43.00 Hourly
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work