Senior Contract Administrator - Aerospace & Defense

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This role supports one or more business units in contract management, including proposal review, negotiation, and administration to ensure timely contract award and fulfillment. Responsibilities include reviewing bids, negotiating terms, and interfacing with customers, with emphasis on regulatory compliance, export controls, and maintaining contract records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in contract administration.
• Ten or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration.
• Thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations; broad application of practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements.
• Identify contract issues and respond to complex inquiries while developing innovative solutions.
• Participate in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and non-standard agreements.
• Review drafts and negotiate terms for non-disclosure, teaming, license, and MOU agreements.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and interpret terms and conditions.
• May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.
• Monitor regulatory changes and export considerations impacting contracts.
• Maintain and analyze records, both electronic and hard copy.
• Serve as primary contact with customers and outside organizations and provide direction to staff.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This role supports one or more business units in contract management, including proposal review, negotiation, and administration to ensure timely contract award and fulfillment. Responsibilities include reviewing bids, negotiating terms, and interfacing with customers, with emphasis on regulatory compliance, export controls, and maintaining contract records.