Contracts Administrator II

Ultimate Staffing; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Oxnard, CA is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator II to manage customer contracts, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk to support business growth. This role serves as the primary contact for contract matters and collaborates with BD, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.

The successful candidate will review contracts, manage POs, participate in negotiations, and monitor performance against schedules and quality commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of contract administration experience including government contracts.
• Independent management of customer contracts and POs.
• Strong negotiation, risk assessment, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Oracle ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer customer contracts, purchase orders, RFQs, and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements while protecting business interests and IP.
• Lead contract reviews, support negotiations, and prepare contract documentation.
• Monitor contract performance, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and customer commitments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to obtain pricing, cost estimates, and support proposal development.
• Manage customer scorecards and performance metrics, including on-time delivery and quality.
• Identify contract risks, drive corrective actions, and lead process improvements.
• Support forecasting activities and provide contract insights to leadership.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Business/Finance/Supply Chain degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Contract Administrator II Needed in Oxnard

Government Contract Experience Required

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Salary: $80k - 90k DOE (flexible)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator II to manage customer contracts, ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risk, and support business growth. This role serves as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters and works closely with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer customer contracts, purchase orders, RFQs, and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements while protecting business interests and intellectual property.
• Lead contract reviews, support negotiations, and prepare contract documentation and correspondence.
• Monitor contract performance, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and customer commitments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to obtain pricing, cost estimates, and support proposal development.
• Manage customer scorecards and performance metrics, including on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Identify contract risks, facilitate corrective actions, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Support forecasting activities and provide contract-related insights to leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of contract administration experience, including commercial and government contracts.
• Experience independently managing customer contracts and purchase orders.
• Strong contract negotiation, risk assessment, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Oracle ERP systems.

Preferred

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with proposal preparation, RFQ management, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with government contracting environments.

Key Competencies

• Contract administration and compliance
• Negotiation and risk management
• Analytical problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Customer relationship management
• Process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives

If you're an experienced contracts professional looking to play a key role in customer relationships, contract compliance, and business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.