Contract Administrator

True Anomaly; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and Vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is looking for a Contract Administrator to support subcontract administration and maintain compliance for operational success. You will play a crucial role in ensuring contracts are accurate, track milestones, and facilitate coordination across teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in aerospace or defense contracting. The position offers a competitive salary of $60,000-$90,000, with equity and comprehensive benefits, all within an engaging and fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in contract administration or procurement in aerospace or defense.
• Familiarity with contract structures and SOW development.
• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements like FAR and ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontracts and maintain documentation.
• Track contract milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance teams for contract modifications.

Skills

Contract administration

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Document management tools

Job description

Overview

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As a Contract Administrator at True Anomaly, you will report to the Senior Director, Supply Chain and play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day administration of subcontracts that enable successful program execution. You will maintain contract documentation, support compliance, track performance, and coordinate across internal teams — helping ensure our subcontracted work runs smoothly as we build the technologies that redefine space security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer subcontracts, SOWs, NDAs, and change orders throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready
• Support the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, filing systems, and administrative processes
• Track contract milestones, deliverables, and expiration dates, and proactively flag issues to the Subcontract Manager
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Program teams to process change orders, invoices, and contract modifications in a timely manner
• Ensure subcontractor payments are processed accurately and on schedule in accordance with contract terms
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with contract requirements including regulatory, export control, and security obligations
• Maintain organized records and support audit readiness across all subcontract documentation
• Assist in tracking subcontract budgets, commitments, and spend against financial plans
• Support subcontractor performance tracking by collecting data, maintaining KPI dashboards, and preparing reports for internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with Program Management and Engineering to ensure subcontract activities are reflected in program schedules and milestone tracking
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or supply chain in an aerospace, defense, or technology environment
• Familiarity with contract structures, SOW development, and subcontract lifecycle management
• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and export control compliance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in contract management or ERP systems; experience with document management tools a plus
• Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative approach to working across teams
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $60,000-$90,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location — this is a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment — the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person\'s working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands — the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.