Contracts Administrator (R3799)

Shield AI • San Diego, CA

23h • $85,000 - $127,000

About The Position

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Contracts Administrator to join our team supporting contracting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation of proposals and management of contracts while actioning routine data calls to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in contracts administration, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for CPAF, CPFF, FFP and T&M government contracts.
• Experience with preparing proposals and drafting responses to tenders.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and government procurement processes.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions and managing government contracts.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, contracts, subcontracts, and other agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Administer government contracts, including monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, and managing modifications or amendments.
• Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify risks and recommend mitigating strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and documentation of contract-related activities.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to address contractual issues and resolve disputes.
• Support proposal development, including preparing relevant contract documentation and other supporting documents necessary for submitting a compliant proposal.
• Maintain organized records of all contract-related documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees