Contracts Administrator | Onsite

AppleOne Employment Services; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA and FSA programs

PTO and vacation

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Oxnard, CA is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a direct-hire, onsite opportunity. This role focuses on managing the full contract lifecycle, supporting proposals, and ensuring compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in contracts administration, experience negotiating commercial and government contracts, ITAR requirements, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of progressive contracts administration experience.
• Experience negotiating commercial and government contracts.
• Must meet ITAR requirements and pass background/drug screening.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage customer contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Review, interpret, and support negotiation of customer agreements, OEM quotations, and contract terms.
• Support proposal development, bid activity, contract documentation, and internal approval processes.
• Monitor contract performance, compliance requirements, deliverables, and customer obligations.
• Identify contractual risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders on mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related questions and customer requirements.

Skills

Contracts lifecycle management

Negotiation

Compliance

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Contract lifecycle management systems

Job description

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Oxnard, CA is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a direct hire, onsite opportunity. This role is ideal for a contracts professional who enjoys managing customer agreements, supporting proposal activity, ensuring compliance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. The Contracts Administrator will work closely with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams in a collaborative environment where accuracy, communication, and sound judgment are valued. This opportunity offers strong benefits, long-term stability, and the chance to contribute to customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and contract risk management within a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage customer contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Review, interpret, and support negotiation of customer agreements, OEM quotations, and contract terms.
• Support proposal development, bid activity, contract documentation, and internal approval processes.
• Monitor contract performance, compliance requirements, deliverables, and customer obligations.
• Identify contractual risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders on mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related questions and customer requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Onsite position in Oxnard, CA.
• Salary range: $80,000 to $118,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• HSA and FSA programs.
• PTO and vacation.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Profit sharing.
• Employee discounts.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage customer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, including documentation, compliance, and performance tracking.
• Support proposal development, bid activity, contract negotiations, and risk review.
• Partner with Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support customer and business requirements.
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive contracts administration experience.
• Experience negotiating both commercial and government contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract compliance, contractual risk, and risk mitigation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting OEM agreements.
• Proposal and bid support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must meet ITAR requirements.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems.

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