Contracts Specialist

Opto-Knowledge Systems • Torrance, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About OKSI At OKSI (Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc.), we believe in owning problems end to end — from first concept through final delivery. We see it through! If you're looking for a place where you can take real ownership, stretch your skills, a place to grow your career while owning meaningful, mission-driven work, this is where you belong! The Role OKSI is looking for a Contracts Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle across our federal and commercial agreements. You'll work directly with our Contracts, Program Management, and Business Development teams to keep contract administration, commercial agreements, and subcontracting moving accurately and on schedule.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in U.S. Government contracting, procurement, or acquisition
• Familiarity with contract types: FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and IDIQ/task-order vehicles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across program, finance, and BD teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently
• You must have, or be eligible to obtain, a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• You will be subject to government security investigations and must be able to access classified information.
• The inability to obtain a security clearance will result in you being ineligible for the position.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Familiarity with contract types: FFP, CPFF, T&M, and IDIQ
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across program, finance, and BD teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to contract management software and standard MS Office / Excel-based tracking tools

Responsibilities

• Administer awarded government prime contracts and commercial agreements from pre-award through closeout; maintain contract files, correspondence logs, and deliverable tracking.
• Draft and review commercial agreements including PSAs and MSAs; Administer NDAs with partners, teaming organizations, and vendors; track renewal and expiration dates
• Support procurement and subcontracting, including issuance of subcontracts and teaming agreements with FAR/DFARS flow-down clauses; monitor subcontractor performance and invoicing
• Review and interpret contract terms and flow-down requirements for compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific supplements
• Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements; support DCAA/DCMA audit prep; maintain CDRLs and reporting obligations
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract files and support internal and government audits as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision fully paid
• 3 weeks vacation
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree