Contract Specialist

AYM; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear path for advancement

High-visibility role

Job summary

AYM Alliance is seeking a Contract Specialist for an exciting opportunity in Irvine, CA. You will be responsible for administering complex contracts, leading risk management reviews, and negotiating contract terms. This role is pivotal in supporting new contracting opportunities while mentoring junior staff.

This is a full-time onsite position, offering a salary range of $115,000 to $125,000. Join a recognized leader in the aerospace and defense industry where your contributions will have a direct impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive contracts experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer major, highly competitive contracts.
• Develop complex proposal packages in response to RFPs.
• Negotiate complex contract requirements and change proposals.
• Lead contract risk management reviews.
• Manage the change control process.
• Create NDAs and support bid/no-bid decision making.
• Investigate and resolve claims and compliance issues.
• Monitor contract performance and manage amendments.
• Train, mentor, and provide leadership to less experienced staff.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Contract management certification (NCMA or IACCM)

Job description

Contract Specialist

Irvine, CA | $115,000 – $125,000 | Full-Time | Onsite

AYM Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Specialist in Irvine, CA.

Join a well-established global aerospace and defense manufacturer in Irvine. As Contract Specialist you will administer highly complex contracts, lead risk management reviews, manage the change control process, and serve as a key contributor to new contracting opportunities — all while serving as a senior resource and mentor within the contracts function.

What You'll Do

• Administer major, highly competitive contracts — analyzing delivery schedules, pricing, terms, and performance requirements
• Develop complex proposal packages in response to RFPs; prepare and submit competitive bids
• Negotiate complex contract requirements, change proposals, and pricing within broad scope of responsibility
• Lead contract risk management reviews and make recommendations to mitigate risk
• Manage the change control process in conjunction with Program Management
• Create NDAs and support bid/no-bid decision making for new contracting opportunities
• Investigate and resolve claims and compliance issues; respond to customer, regulatory, and internal inquiries
• Monitor contract performance; manage amendments, extensions, and out-of-scope changes
• Manage order entry, schedule changes, portal management, and Demand Plan creation as part of S&OP
• Train, mentor, and provide leadership to less experienced contracts staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of progressive contracts experience with increasing responsibility
• Contract management certification required (NCMA or IACCM), unless JD or MBA
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Why Join

• High-visibility role with broad scope and direct program impact
• Globally recognized aerospace and defense industry leader
• Clear path for advancement into lead or management roles