Contracts Administrator Senior

Nextdeavor • Irvine, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Become a Key Player as a Senior Contracts Administrator. You will manage moderate- to major-scope contracts to ensure contractual obligations are met and to protect commercial and technical interests. You will work as an individual contributor reporting to a Contract Manager or Lead, interacting regularly across functions and with customers. Onsite in Irvine, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Typically 2–5 years of progressive contract administration or related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and contracts and recommend procedural changes.
• Strong negotiation skills to obtain favorable prices and terms.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills for interacting with team members, customers, and management.
• Proficiency with standard business applications and specialized in-house/customer systems.

Nice To Haves

• Contract management certification (NCMA, IACCM) preferred.
• Training in export control (e.g., ECTI) preferred.
• JD or MBA may substitute for certain certification preferences.

Responsibilities

• Administer assigned contracts by analyzing performance requirements, purchase orders, pricing, terms and conditions.
• Define requirements and prepare technically and commercially compliant proposal packages for complex RFPs.
• Initiate and coordinate bid processes, gathering input from internal stakeholders and preparing responses.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, deliveries, and amendments within scope of authority.
• Monitor contract performance, determine compliance, and identify when amendments or extensions are required.
• Investigate and resolve claims or complaints, coordinating with technical and quality teams as needed.
• Act as point of contact with customers on assigned contracts and participate in customer presentations.
• Support order management tasks including limited order entry, schedule changes, portal management, demand plan creation, and customer communication.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced employees when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior