Contracts Analyst

Catalyst Mobility; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

FSA

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Catalyst Mobility, a mission-driven organization focused on decarbonization, is seeking a Contracts Analyst to strengthen government contracting processes. The role requires 3–5 years of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts, with expertise in FAR, CFR, and California state contracts.

You will work across program, finance, and legal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and successful contract execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years drafting and negotiating government contracts.
• Experience with FAR, CFR, and California state contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in related field; CPCM/CFCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts and subcontracts.
• Oversee contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Ensure adherence to FAR, CFR, and regulations.
• Provide regulatory guidance on California contracting.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and legal teams.
• Serve as primary contact for government agencies.
• Evaluate contract management practices and suggest improvements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
• Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance.

Skills

FAR compliance

Contract negotiation

Regulatory analysis

Govt contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related

CPCM/CFCM preferred

Job description

About Us:

CALSTART is now Catalyst Mobility. We are a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all. For over 30 years, it's been Catalyst Mobility's mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. Catalyst Mobility works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. Catalyst Mobility provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Contracts Analyst to join our team. The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts and subcontracts to support our government contracting processes. This critical role enhances our mission by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and successful contract completion. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in government contracts, particularly with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and California state agency contracts.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts, subcontracts, and amendments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including implementation, monitoring, amendments, and closeout, while maintaining a comprehensive repository of contract records.
• Ensure strict adherence to FAR, CFR, and other relevant regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements, including California-specific contracting processes and compliance obligations.
• Partner with program, finance, and legal teams to ensure contract terms support programmatic and financial objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for government agencies, resolving contract-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Evaluate existing contract management practices and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed of changes in contracting regulations and ensure the organization remains compliant with updated requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance and address any gaps.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract management, law, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in government contract and subcontract management, with expertise in federal compliance (FAR, CFR).
• Experience with California state agency contracts is highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage complex agreements.

$85,000 - $97,000 a year

We value transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $85,000 - $97,000. Pay is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We are a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success! We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including:

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• paid sick time
• paid family leave
• and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.