Contracts Administrator — Aerospace & Defense Negotiator

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee contract administration from start to finish and serve as primary contract contact. The role requires at least two years in contract administration, familiarity with FAR/DFARS, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. Bachelor's degree preferred.

The position is full-time in Huntington Beach. You will collaborate with program management, accounting, and supply chain to meet deliverables and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of contract administration experience.
• Familiar with FAR/DFARS and DoD procurement context.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

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.

Skills

Contract administration

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee contract administration from start to finish and serve as primary contract contact. The role requires at least two years in contract administration, familiarity with FAR/DFARS, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. Bachelor's degree preferred.

The position is full-time in Huntington Beach. You will collaborate with program management, accounting, and supply chain to meet deliverables and