Contracts Management Professional

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a contracts professional to support contract administration, compliance, proposal review, and customer engagement across government, commercial, and international programs. Based in Moorpark, CA, you will work with Program Management, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive compliant contract execution.

The ideal candidate balances contractual risk with operational objectives, collaborates across senior leadership, and communicates effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in contracts administration, compliance, proposal support, or related functions in aerospace/defense/government contracting.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related frameworks preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal and contract review activities for US Government, commercial, and international customers.
• Review, interpret, negotiate, and administer contract terms/costs balancing business objectives and risk.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders for negotiations, pricing, modifications, and issue resolution.
• Serve as primary contact between EBAD and customers for contractual matters and maintain documentation of commitments.
• Review awards and documents for consistency with proposals and negotiated terms.
• Assist in NDAs, teaming agreements, and related contracts.
• Maintain compliance with laws/regulations, including FAR/DFARS where applicable.
• Create and manage contract documents in ERP/MRP systems and related tools.
• Partner with internal teams on process improvements and governance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/management

Tools

IFS

SAP

Oracle

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions supporting aerospace and defense customers across a broad range of critical applications. Our products and capabilities help set the standard for mission success in both domestic and international markets.

Position Summary

EBAD is seeking a motivated and versatile contracts professional to support contract administration, compliance, proposal review, negotiation activities, and customer engagement across government, commercial, and international programs. This position is designed to attract professionals with varying levels of experience and may be filled at different levels based on qualifications, capabilities, and demonstrated experience.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, business-minded, and capable of balancing contractual risk with operational and customer objectives. This role partners closely with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to help drive compliant, efficient, and customer-focused contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support proposal and contract review activities for U.S. Government, commercial, and international customers.
• Review, interpret, negotiate, and administer contractual terms and conditions while balancing business objectives and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to support negotiations, pricing activities, contract modifications, and issue resolution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between EBAD and customers for contractual matters and maintain accurate documentation of contractual commitments.
• Review customer awards and purchase documents for consistency with proposals, negotiations, and agreed business terms.
• Support the negotiation and administration of nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and related contractual instruments.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and customer requirements, including FAR/DFARS requirements where applicable.
• Create, maintain, and manage contractual documentation and records within ERP/MRP systems and related business tools.
• Partner with internal teams to support process improvement initiatives, internal governance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Analyze contractual and operational data to support reporting, decision-making, and business performance objectives.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and leadership regarding contractual obligations, risks, opportunities, and status.
• Support post-award administration activities including modifications, closeouts, correspondence, and customer coordination.
• This role may require occasional travel, though frequency is expected to be low

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience in contracts administration, compliance, proposal support, or related business functions within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting environments.
• Experience levels may vary; candidates with foundational experience through senior-level expertise are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS, and related contractual frameworks is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess contractual risk and exercise sound business judgment.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills suitable for interaction with customers and all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. Person status is required due to the nature of the business.

What Makes This Role Unique