Contracts Administrator II

AppleOne Employment Services; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO/vacation

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Employee profit sharing

Employee discount

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Contracts Administrator II for a direct hire role in Oxnard, CA. You will manage customer contracts from review to execution, support complex proposals, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance across commercial and government programs in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The role requires 5–7 years of related experience, ITAR knowledge, and the ability to pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Manage customer contracts in an aerospace and defense environment.
• Support complex proposal and contract activities involving commercial and government agreements.
• Facilitate contract negotiations and protect company contractual interests.
• Monitor contract performance, compliance, documentation, and risk.
• Must meet ITAR requirements.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer customer contracts from review through execution and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Interpret medium to large OEM quotes and identify contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and business impacts.
• Support complex proposals, contract activities, negotiations, amendments, and related customer communications.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related matters with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain accurate contract documentation, files, records, and compliance materials.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and operations teams to support customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and contractual compliance.

Skills

Contract management

ITAR compliance

Government contracts

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Background check & drug screen

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator II for a direct hire opportunity in Oxnard, CA within the aerospace and defense industry. This onsite role is ideal for an experienced contracts professional who enjoys managing complex customer agreements, supporting proposal activity, and partnering with cross-functional teams to protect business interests and drive successful contract performance.

This opportunity offers stability, meaningful work in a highly regulated industry, and exposure to both commercial and government contract environments. The Contracts Administrator II will work closely with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other internal teams in a collaborative setting that values accuracy, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement. Candidates can expect a professional work environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and opportunities to contribute to strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer customer contracts from review through execution and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Interpret medium to large OEM quotes and identify contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and business impacts.
• Support complex proposals, contract activities, negotiations, amendments, and related customer communications.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related matters with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain accurate contract documentation, files, records, and compliance materials.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and operations teams to support customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and contractual compliance.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $120,000 annually.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Schedule: Full-time, onsite.
• Location: Oxnard, CA.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA, PTO/vacation, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Program, employee profit share, and employee discount.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage customer contracts in an aerospace and defense environment.
• Support complex proposal and contract activities involving commercial and government agreements.
• Facilitate contract negotiations and protect company contractual interests.
• Monitor contract performance, compliance, documentation, and risk.
• Must meet ITAR requirements.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive contracts administration experience.
• Experience negotiating both commercial and government contracts.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, proposal support, customer requirements, compliance expectations, and risk identification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and other teams.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines independently.
• Customer-focused approach with strong judgment, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace and defense, manufacturing, government contracting, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with OEM contract requirements, proposal review processes, and cross-functional contract support.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, or strategic business projects.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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