Contracts Administrator

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Huntington Beach, CA

5d•$75,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for the start-to-finish administration of contracts. This role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and preparing appropriate flow-down clauses. The administrator will analyze RFPs and solicitations for compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, and DoD procurement regulations. A key part of the role is maintaining comprehensive contract files, serving as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters, and ensuring adherence to all contractual terms throughout execution. The position also requires close collaboration with various internal teams, customer interaction, and analysis of potential risks associated with contract changes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two (2) years of contract administration or contract management experience required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in contract administration, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and various contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, and OTAs).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple contracts.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to government contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support start-to-finish administration of contracts.
Review and negotiate contracts and purchase orders, ensure compliance with terms and conditions, and prepare appropriate flow-down clauses.
Analyze RFPs and solicitations for compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, and DoD procurement regulations.
Maintain comprehensive contract files (hard copy and electronic) for audits, compliance reviews, and internal reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters, interacting with prime contractors and internal stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to contractual terms, FAR, DFARS, export control requirements, deliverables, and compliance obligations throughout contract execution.
Work closely with program management, accounting, and supply chain teams to meet contract deliverables and reporting requirements.
Serve as a point of contact for customers on routine contract matters.
Coordinate customer visits to Karman Space & Defense.
Work with different levels of personnel within the organization to analyze and solidify overall contract strategy.
Report on the status of current contracts to management.
Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing, ensuring they are accurately executed and satisfied.
Upload and download documentation into customer portals.
Analyze potential risks that contract changes may pose to the organization.
Maintain customer reps and certs and NDA files.
Perform other duties as assigned.